HB2056

Establishes the "Act Against Abusive and Predatory Website Access Litigation"

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB2056 establishes the "Act Against Abusive and Predatory Website Access Litigation.

HB2056 aims to protect defendants from abusive litigation related to website access violations. It defines "abusive litigation" as litigation where the primary purpose is to obtain payment from the defendant. The bill mandates a ninety-day period for defendants to correct alleged violations before the court determines if the litigation is abusive. If the defendant attempts to correct the violation within thirty days, there is a rebuttable presumption that the litigation is abusive. The bill allows residents of Missouri to file civil actions against parties initiating abusive litigation.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25

12:00 PM

General Laws Hearing

Jan 29

9:30 AM

Rules - Legislative Executive Session

History

Jan 22

House

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 14 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

Jan 21

House

Executive Session Completed (H)

Jan 21

House

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)