HB1718

Modifies provisions relating to limitations on awards for certain liability claims against public entities

Chamber Passed·3/30/26

Missouri HB1718 modifies liability claim limits for public entities, adjusting award caps and insurance coverage provisions.

Missouri HB1718 modifies provisions relating to limitations on awards for certain liability claims against public entities. It sets a cap of two million dollars for all claims arising from a single accident or occurrence, and three hundred thousand dollars for any one person in a single accident or occurrence, excluding workers' compensation claims. The bill also allows for the purchase of liability insurance for tort claims, with a maximum coverage limit of two million dollars.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 84–62 · Mar 30
Current
General Laws Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: HBs 3rd READ - INFORMAL HCS HB 1718

84 Yea

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62 Nay

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12 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 8

12:00 PM

General Laws Hearing

Mar 4

4:00 PM

Rules - Administrative Executive Session

History

Apr 8

Senate

Public Hearing Held (S)

Apr 7

Senate

Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 12:00 p.m., Senate Committee Room 1 - 1st Floor

Mar 31

Senate

Second read and referred: General Laws(S)