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SB1053 • 2026

Removes availability of attorney fees under the Missouri Human Rights Act when a public employer is involved

Removes availability of attorney fees under the Missouri Human Rights Act when a public employer is involved

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Trent, Curtis; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-04-15
Official status
Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-04-15 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee

  2. 2026-01-15 S186

    Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee

  3. 2026-01-07 S56

    S First Read

  4. 2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled

Official Summary Text

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SB 1053 - The Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA) currently allows a prevailing party in any civil action brought pursuant to that chapter to be awarded court costs and reasonable attorney fees. This act only permits court costs and reasonable attorney fees in cases not involving a public employer, as that term is defined in the act.

This act is identical to SB 717 (2025) and HB 1145 (2025).
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