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MO SB1799
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Curtis Trent
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AI Summary
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Reduces the general statute of limitations from 5 years to 2 years for filing civil actions under Section 516.120, RSMo
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Applies to actions on contracts, obligations, and liabilities (express or implied), statutory liabilities, trespass on real estate, and taking/detaining/injuring goods or chattels
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Covers personal injury claims and other injuries to person or rights not arising from contract
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Fraud claims retain the discovery rule, with the cause of action accruing upon discovery of fraud within a 10-year window
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Excludes actions mentioned in Section 516.110, judgments or decrees of courts of record, and cases where different time limits are specified elsewhere in law
Legislative Description
Modifies the statute of limitations for certain actions from five years to two years
Last Action
S First Read
2/26/2026