MO SB1272

Creates a cause of action allowing Missouri residents and the Attorney General to sue plaintiffs, attorneys, or law firms that bring website accessibility lawsuits under the ADA or state law, seeking a determination that such litigation is "abusive"

Establishes a rebuttable presumption that website accessibility litigation is abusive if the defendant attempts in good faith to correct the alleged violation within 30 days of notice; presumption does not apply if violation remains uncorrected after 90 days

Courts must consider factors including the plaintiff's history of similar lawsuits, the defendant's size and resources, venue selection, and settlement negotiations when determining if litigation is abusive

Allows courts to award attorney's fees and punitive damages up to three times the attorney's fees against parties bringing litigation deemed abusive

Section automatically expires if the federal Department of Justice issues website accessibility standards under Title III of the ADA