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MO HB2150
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Travis Wilson
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AI Summary
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Creates a cause of action allowing Missouri residents and the Attorney General to sue parties who file allegedly abusive lawsuits over website accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Establishes a rebuttable presumption that litigation is abusive if the defendant attempts in good faith to correct the alleged website accessibility violation within 30 days of receiving notice
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Courts must consider factors including the plaintiff's history of similar lawsuits, the defendant's size and resources, settlement conduct, and whether the primary purpose is extracting payment rather than achieving compliance
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Authorizes courts to award attorney's fees plus punitive damages up to three times the attorney's fees against parties found to have brought abusive litigation
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The law automatically expires if the federal Department of Justice issues website accessibility standards under Title III of the ADA
Legislative Description
Establishes the "Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation"
Last Action
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
1/28/2026