MO SB919

Reduces the waiting period for filing civil suit under Missouri's Human Rights Act from 180 days to 120 days after filing a discrimination complaint with the commission.

Applies to complaints involving unlawful discriminatory practices in employment, public accommodations, and housing under sections 213.055, 213.065, 213.040, 213.045, and 213.050.

Requires the commission to terminate all proceedings upon issuing a notice to sue letter and prohibits refiling or reinstatement of complaints relating to the same practice or act.

Establishes a 90-day deadline for filing civil action in circuit court from the date of the commission's notification letter, but no later than two years after the alleged cause occurred or its reasonable discovery.

Allows courts to award injunctions, actual and punitive damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees to prevailing parties, except state or local commissions cannot recover attorney fees unless the respondent shows the case lacked foundation.