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MO HB1120
Bill
Status
3/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Ira Anders
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AI Summary
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Prohibits courts from awarding attorney fees and court costs against the state, political subdivisions, or their officials/employees in discrimination cases under the Missouri Human Rights Act
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Bars the Missouri Commission on Human Rights from imposing sanctions that include attorney fees or costs when the sanctioned party is the state or a political subdivision
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Prevents prevailing parties in discrimination complaints from collecting attorney fees when the respondent is a government entity, even if the complainant wins the case
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Amends sections 213.075 and 213.111 of Missouri Revised Statutes governing administrative hearings and civil actions for unlawful discriminatory practices
Legislative Description
Specifies that payments of attorney fees may not be awarded against the state or a political subdivision thereof
Last Action
Referred: Civil and Criminal Proceedings(H)
5/15/2015