MO HB1115

Property owners who prevail against a rural electric cooperative or its affiliate in trespass or expanded easement use cases would have damages measured by the diminution in the property's fair market value caused by the expanded use

For temporary expanded use of easements, damages would be calculated based on the fair market value diminution during the period of temporary use

Prevailing property owners may also be awarded reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and expenses in addition to damages

Evidence of revenues or profits derived by telecommunications providers, broadband service providers, or rural electric cooperatives from providing services is prohibited from being admitted in landowner damage recovery actions

Amends Section 394.080, RSMo, which governs the powers of rural electric cooperatives in Missouri