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MO SB1467

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Burger

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Caps liability for tort claims against Missouri state and political subdivisions at $2 million per occurrence and $300,000 per person, excluding workers' compensation claims under Chapter 287

  • Prohibits punitive or exemplary damages in any award against public entities covered under sections 537.600 to 537.650

  • Establishes annual inflation adjustment to damage caps effective January 1st each year, based on the Implicit Price Deflator for Personal Consumption Expenditures published by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

  • Requires the Director of Commerce and Insurance to calculate adjusted cap values and the Secretary of State to publish them in the Missouri Register

  • Applies damage cap limitations based on the date of the accident or occurrence, and subjects claims to penalties under Supreme Court Rule 55.03

Legislative Description

Modifies the applicable cap on damages for sovereign immunity claims

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

General Laws2/5/2026

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