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MO SJR76

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Washington

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to be placed on the November 2026 general election ballot or a special election called by the governor

  • Eliminates the statute of limitations for civil actions arising from rape, forcible sodomy, or childhood sexual abuse of persons under age 18

  • Allows victims or their guardians to file civil lawsuits against perpetrators at any time, with no time restriction

  • Applies retroactively to revive claims that were previously barred by existing statutes of limitations as of the amendment's effective date

  • Creates an exception to Missouri Constitution Article I, Section 13, which generally prohibits retrospective laws

Legislative Description

Modifies the statutes of limitations for civil actions based on certain sexual offenses

Last Action

Hearing Cancelled S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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