State • Missouri

SB 1135: Creates "Bentley and Mason's Law" relating to child maintenance orders for certain persons convicted of the offense of driving while intoxicated

Mike HendersonEnacted

SB 1135 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jul 13, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100

Bill summary

Official

SS/SB 1135 - This act establishes "Bentley and Mason's Law". Under this act, if a person is convicted of, pled guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to the offense of driving while intoxicated or driving with excessive blood alcohol content, such offense caused the death of a parent or guardian, and a survivi...

Key analysis

Constitutionality75%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct sector effect identified

Risks

  • No direct sector effect identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Provides financial support mechanism for minor victims

Risks

  • Potential difficulty in enforcing collections from incarcerated populations
  • Economic burden on families of offenders

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Aims to mitigate long-term social impact of parental loss for children
  • Advances victim-centered justice reform

Risks

  • Implementation complexity in coordinating with existing civil litigation
  • Potential for extended legal conflict between parties
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

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Confidence

medium

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Where it stands

Signed by Governor

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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