HB2182

Modifies the statute of limitations for personal injury claims from 5 years to 2 years

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB2182 reduces the statute of limitations for personal injury claims from 5 years to 2 years.

Missouri HB2182 modifies the statute of limitations for personal injury claims, reducing it from 5 years to 2 years. This change applies to actions for personal injury or bodily injury that accrue on or after August 28, 2026. The bill repeals and replaces sections 516.120 and 516.140 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo) to reflect this new limitation period.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 7

2:15 PM

General Laws Hearing

Apr 1

11:00 AM

General Laws Hearing

History

Feb 25

House

Executive Session Completed (H)

Feb 25

House

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

Feb 25

House

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 6 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0