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MO SB1467
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jamie Burger
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AI Summary
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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
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Prohibits punitive or exemplary damages in any award against public entities covered under sections 537.600 to 537.650
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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
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Requires the Director of Commerce and Insurance to calculate adjusted cap values and the Secretary of State to publish them in the Missouri Register
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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