MO SB453

Establishes damage caps for discrimination cases under sections 213.111 and 287.780, with caps varying based on employer size measured in calendar weeks in current or preceding year.

Caps for employment and public accommodations discrimination: $50,000 (5-100 employees), $100,000 (101-200 employees), $200,000 (201-500 employees), and $300,000 (500+ employees), plus actual back pay and interest.

Caps for housing discrimination cases do not apply the damage limits and remain unlimited.

Back pay and interest on back pay are excluded from compensatory damages limits and are awarded separately in workers' compensation discrimination cases.

Prohibits punitive damages awards against the state of Missouri or its political subdivisions in all discrimination cases.