HB1808

Establishes provisions relating to the liability of a social host

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB1808 establishes liability for social hosts who negligently provide alcohol to adults, leading to injury or property damage.

Missouri HB1808 creates a civil remedy for individuals injured or whose property is damaged due to a social host's negligent provision of alcohol to adults. A social host can be held liable if they knowingly provided alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person or under circumstances showing reckless disregard for others' safety, and failed to exercise reasonable care. The bill also sets presumptions regarding intoxication based on blood alcohol concentration levels.

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Where it stands

Current
Crime and Public Safety Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 21

12:00 PM

Crime and Public Safety Hearing

History

Apr 21

House

Public Hearing Completed (H)

Apr 15

House

Referred: Crime and Public Safety(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)