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SB1400 • 2026

Modifies the damages available for the unauthorized practice of law

Modifies the damages available for the unauthorized practice of law

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
2026-01-27
Official status
Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-27 S245

    Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee

  2. 2026-01-07 S88

    S First Read

  3. 2025-12-03 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled

Official Summary Text

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SB 1400 - This act provides that any person, association, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation who commits the unauthorized practice of law may be sued for treble the amount of actual damages resulting from the unauthorized practice by the person or entity paying for the service.
KATIE O'BRIEN