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MO SB1140
Bill
AI Summary
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Eliminates the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits seeking damages from childhood sexual abuse, replacing the previous deadline of 10 years after turning 21 or 3 years after discovering the abuse caused the injury
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Expands liability to include defendants whose tortious conduct causes another individual to commit childhood sexual abuse against a victim under age 18
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Renders nondisclosure agreements in childhood sexual abuse cases void and judicially unenforceable
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Applies to any action arising on or after August 28, 2025
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Covers physical or psychological injuries from violations of specified Missouri sexual offense statutes, including rape, sodomy, sexual abuse, child molestation, and child sexual exploitation
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to civil actions for childhood sexual abuse, including the statute of limitations for such actions
Last Action
Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
2/18/2026