SB1799

Modifies the statute of limitations for certain actions from five years to two years

Introduced·2/26/26
Introduced Text

Missouri SB1799 reduces the statute of limitations for certain legal actions from five years to two years.

Missouri SB1799 modifies the statute of limitations for various legal actions, reducing the time limit from five years to two years. This includes actions upon contracts, obligations, or liabilities, except those specified in section 516.110, and actions for liability created by statute, excluding penalties or forfeitures. The bill also affects actions for trespass on real estate, taking or injuring goods or chattels, and relief based on fraud, with the latter accruing upon discovery of the fraud within ten years.

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History

May 7

Senate

Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee

Feb 26

Senate

S First Read