MO HB2180

Reduces the timeframe for the Missouri Commission on Human Rights to notify complainants of their right to file civil suits from 180 days to 120 days after filing a discrimination complaint.

Applies to complaints alleging unlawful discriminatory practices under employment, public accommodations, and housing provisions of the Human Rights Act.

Requires complainants to file civil actions within 90 days of receiving the commission's notification letter, but no later than 2 years after the alleged discriminatory practice occurred or was discovered.

Terminates all commission proceedings upon issuance of the right-to-sue notice and prevents complainants from refiling the same complaint with the commission afterward.

Allows courts to award injunctions, temporary restraining orders, actual and punitive damages, and reasonable attorney fees to prevailing parties, with exceptions for state agencies and unfounded cases brought by respondents.