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MO HJR130

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Seitz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article I, Section 13 of the Missouri Constitution to create an exception to the prohibition on retrospective (retroactive) laws

  • Allows retrospective laws to be enacted specifically for civil claims involving sexual abuse of a child or tortious conduct that caused or contributed to childhood sexual abuse

  • Preserves existing constitutional prohibitions against ex post facto laws, laws impairing contract obligations, and irrevocable grants of special privileges

  • Would be submitted to Missouri voters at the November 2026 general election or at a special election called by the governor

  • Introduced by Representative Seitz during the 103rd General Assembly's Second Regular Session

Legislative Description

Provides that retrospective laws may be enacted for civil childhood sexual abuse claims

Last Action

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 13 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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