HB 1574 -- Sheriffs' Retirement System Sponsor: Jones (117) Currently, the beneficiary of an active member of the Sheriffs' Retirement System receives a death benefit of $10,000 or, if the member is killed in the performance of his or her duty, the beneficiary receives $20,000. This bill increases the death benefit of an active member who dies to $20,000.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives