MO SB909

Repeals and replaces sections 490.660 through 490.692 of Missouri law relating to records of regularly conducted business activity.

Expands the definition of "business" to explicitly include institutions, associations, professions, occupations, and callings of every kind, whether or not conducted for profit.

Modifies hearsay exception rules to allow memoranda, reports, records, or data compilations made at or near the time of events by persons with knowledge to be admissible without requiring the declarant's unavailability, provided they were made in the regular course of business activity and the source or method does not indicate lack of trustworthiness.

Permits business records to be admitted via written certification from the custodian or qualified person rather than requiring in-person testimony, with domestic certifications made under oath subject to perjury penalties.

Requires parties intending to offer business records into evidence to provide written notice and make records and certification available to adverse parties at least seven days prior to trial commencement to allow for challenge.