HB2714

Establishes provisions relating to comparative negligence or fault in certain actions for damages

Introduced·1/7/26

Missouri HB2714 amends negligence laws to implement comparative fault rules in personal injury, property damage, and wrongful death cases.

Missouri HB2714 introduces comparative fault rules in negligence cases, affecting personal injury, property damage, and wrongful death claims. It mandates determining the percentage of fault for each party, including the plaintiff. If the plaintiff's fault equals or exceeds 50%, they are barred from recovering damages. The bill applies to causes of action accruing on or after August 28, 2026.

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Calendar

Mar 11

2:15 PM

Rules - Administrative Executive Session

Feb 25

8:00 AM

Commerce Executive Session

History

May 7

House

Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)

Apr 28

House

Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

Apr 20

House

Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)