HB1694

Establishes the "Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation"

Chamber Passed·2/5/26

HB1694 establishes the "Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation" to protect Missouri residents from frivolous lawsuits.

HB1694 aims to safeguard Missouri residents from abusive website access litigation by defining when such litigation is considered abusive. A civil action is deemed abusive if the primary purpose is to obtain a monetary settlement unrelated to improving accessibility. Courts may consider factors like the plaintiff's history of similar lawsuits, notice provided to the defendant, and settlement discussions. The attorney general can intervene in abusive litigation and issue guidance on acceptable practices.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 149–0 · Feb 5
Current
General Laws Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: HBs FOR THIRD READING HCS HBS 1694, 1674, 1780, 2056, 2312 & 1755

149 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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7 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 25

12:00 PM

General Laws Hearing

Jan 29

9:30 AM

Rules - Legislative Executive Session

History

Mar 25

Senate

Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 12:00 p.m., Senate Committee Room-1st Floor

Feb 26

Senate

Second read and referred: General Laws(S)

Feb 5

House

Taken Up for Third Reading (H)