HB3205

Establishes provisions relating to the funding of legal actions, including foreign funding and litigation funding agreements

Chamber Passed·3/11/26

Missouri HB3205 establishes regulations for funding civil actions, including restrictions on foreign funding and litigation funding agreements.

Missouri HB3205 introduces new sections to Chapter 436, defining terms and establishing regulations for litigation funding agreements. It prohibits foreign principals and their agents from engaging in litigation funding within the state. It also mandates that litigation funders have a fiduciary duty to the parties involved and be jointly liable for any costs or sanctions arising from the funded civil action. The bill outlines penalties for violations, including class E felony charges and voiding of agreements.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 144–1 · Mar 11
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: HBs FOR THIRD READING HB 3205

144 Yea

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1 Nay

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13 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 7

2:15 PM

General Laws Hearing

Apr 1

11:00 AM

General Laws Hearing

History

May 12

Senate

Taken Up for Third Reading (S)

May 12

Senate

SS Offered

May 12

Senate

Placed on Informal Calendar - SA 1, adopted/SA 3, SS pending