HB2164

Missouri HB2164 modifies wrongful death actions by allowing broader eligibility for bringing claims and clarifying procedures.

Missouri HB2164 amends wrongful death actions by expanding who can bring a claim. It allows the spouse, children, or surviving lineal descendants of the deceased to sue, even if the deceased's parents had their rights terminated. If no eligible relatives exist, the claim can be brought by the deceased's siblings or their descendants. The bill also specifies that only one action can be brought against any one defendant for the death of any one person.