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MO HB2667

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ben Keathley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Bars individuals from suing for negligence or collecting damages if they were participating in wrongful conduct (felony, misdemeanor, or intentional tort) at the time of the incident, with the burden on defendants to prove wrongful conduct by preponderance of evidence

  • Prohibits unauthorized aliens from receiving general damages or past/future wages in automobile accident negligence claims, requiring plaintiffs to prove lawful immigration status with documentation

  • Limits property owner/occupier duty in negligent security cases to situations where they had actual knowledge of substantially similar criminal activity on premises within the preceding one year

  • Creates presumption that owners took reasonable care if they requested police assistance, followed reputable third-party security guidelines, or hired a security contractor

  • Requires fault apportionment in negligent security cases among all parties including the plaintiff, property owner, government agencies, and third-party wrongdoers, with a presumption that verdicts are unreasonable if wrongdoers receive less total fault than non-wrongdoers

  • Applies to claims brought on or after August 28, 2026

Legislative Description

Establishes the "Eliminate Criminal Profiteering Act"

Last Action

Referred: Judiciary(H)

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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