Feb. 13, 2025

My legislation continues to move forward this session. This week, Senate Bill 98 and Senate Bill 99 were voted out of the Missouri Senate Insurance and Banking Committee. These important bills address the dramatic increase in fraud and scams plaguing citizens across the entire state of Missouri.

According to the FBI, fraud losses reported by Missourians increased by 111 percent from 2021 to 2023. In 2023, Missourians reportedly lost $123.4 million. The national total was $12.5 billion.

Senate Bill 98 creates a new provision within the criminal code that can be used by prosecuting attorneys to charge suspected criminals for financial institution accounts fraud not currently in statute.

Banks work diligently to educate their patrons on how to spot and prevent potential scams. Senate Bill 99 is intended to protect these customers by allowing them to designate a “trusted contact.” An account holder can designate a “trusted contact” whom the financial institution could contact to alert them of unusual activity or suspected fraud. This person could serve as a voice of reason for the customer.

I will keep you updated on both pieces of legislation as the 2025 session continues.

 I am honored to serve as your senator in the Missouri Senate. If, at any time, you have questions, concerns or ideas regarding state government, please feel free to contact me at 573-751-8793 or Sandy.Crawford@senate.mo.gov.

This Week’s Visitors to the Capitol

Buffalo FFA
 Lucas Cole, Joey Stokes, Olyvia Williams, Jarryn Choate,
 McKenzie Killeen, Ashtyn O’Malley, Sen. Crawford,
 Maddy Rash, Kaden Abmeyer, MaryAnn Boro,
 Paige Henderson and MaKinlea Mankey

Pleasant Hope FFA
 Addison Rogers, Sen. Crawford, Gracie Pulley and Zach Funk

Bolivar FFA
 Senator Crawford, Aubrey Funk and Zach Funk

Missouri Retired Teachers
 Mary Ellen Chapman from Dallas County, Sen. Crawford and
 Cay Sergent from Polk County

Scott Crouch with Ozarks Community Health Center
 and Sen. Crawford

Public Administrators from around the state met with
 Sen. Crawford.

Senator Crawford in the Appropriations Committee

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