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MO HB1645
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Overcast
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AI Summary
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Reduces the statute of limitations for personal injury claims from 5 years to 2 years for actions accruing on or after August 28, 2026
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Establishes a 2-year statute of limitations for claims against insurers related to uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, effective for actions accruing on or after August 28, 2026
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Extends the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims from 10 years to 20 years after the plaintiff turns 21, or 3 years from discovery of the abuse connection, whichever is later
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Renders nondisclosure agreements in childhood sexual abuse disputes judicially unenforceable and void
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Removes personal injury actions from the 5-year limitations category and moves them to the 2-year category alongside defamation, assault, battery, and similar torts
Legislative Description
Modifies the statute of limitations for personal injury claims and childhood sexual abuse, injury, or illness
Last Action
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 6 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
2/25/2026