Missouri HB2344 modifies public nuisance laws to protect residents, tenants, and landlords from penalties for seeking law enforcement or emergency.
Missouri HB2344 amends public nuisance laws to ensure that residents, tenants, and landlords cannot be penalized for requesting law enforcement or emergency services for abuse, crime, or emergencies. The bill defines penalties as revocation, suspension, or nonrenewal of a rental license, fines, or eviction. It allows for legal action against political subdivisions that enforce such penalties, seeking remedies such as compensatory damages, attorney's fees, and court costs. The bill also clarifies that requests for assistance are not considered public nuisances.
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