Modifies provisions relating to the compensation of jurors

HB 1521 increases daily compensation for jurors in Missouri from $6 to $25 per day, plus mileage, for both grand and petit jurors. Counties may authorize additional daily pay (beyond $25), but the state will reimburse counties $6 of that extra amount, ensuring total pay reaches at least $37 daily. The bill also establishes that large counties (over 200,000 people) may pay no compensation for the first two days of service but must pay $50 daily thereafter. Additionally, it strengthens employer protections by prohibiting discharge for jury duty, requiring employers to pay average wages during service, and preventing forced use of vacation/sick leave for jury summons.