MO HB2132

Reduces the waiting period from 180 days to 120 days before a person can request the right to bring a civil action under the Human Rights Act if the commission has not completed its administrative processing.

Applies to complaints alleging unlawful discriminatory practices related to employment, public accommodations, and housing under sections 213.055, 213.065, and 213.070.

Requires the commission to issue a letter indicating the right to bring civil action within 90 days of the request, after which the commission must terminate all proceedings relating to the complaint.

Court actions must be filed within 90 days from the commission's notification letter but no later than two years after the alleged cause occurred or its reasonable discovery.

Authorizes courts to award injunctions, restraining orders, actual and punitive damages, and court costs and reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party, with respondents only eligible for fees if the case is found to be without foundation.