HB1842

Establishes the "Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation"

Introduced·1/7/26

Missouri HB1842 aims to prevent abusive litigation over website access violations.

Missouri HB1842, known as the "Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation," aims to prevent litigation that alleges website access violations from being considered abusive. The bill defines "access violation" as any allegation that a public accommodation does not provide sufficient access under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. The trier of fact must consider various factors to determine if the litigation's primary purpose is obtaining payment. If the litigation is deemed abusive, the court may award attorney's fees, costs, and punitive damages.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules - Administrative Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jan 27

12:00 PM

Commerce Executive Session

Jan 27

1:00 PM

Commerce Executive Session

History

Feb 5

House

Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)

Jan 28

House

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

Jan 27

House

Executive Session Completed (H)