MO HB942

Creates a new civil cause of action allowing victims of workplace harassment to sue for actual damages plus reasonable attorney and expert witness fees when they suffer a medically diagnosed physical or psychological injury

Requires harassment to have occurred on or after August 28, 2015, with a 3-year statute of limitations from the last date of harassment

Applies only when the victim and offender share the same workplace and the harassment occurred at that location

Requires the offender's conduct to meet multiple criteria: intentional and reckless behavior, frightening or intimidating communications, offensive language, causing reasonable apprehension of physical contact or harm, and repeated unwanted communications beyond work requirements

Victim's response must be measured against a "person of average sensibilities" standard, taking into account the victim's age