SB856

Modifies provisions relating to the circuit court of Cole County, including its appellate district and venue for certain cases

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Modifies venue rules for Cole County circuit court, including cases alleging procedural defects or torts.

This bill modifies provisions relating to the circuit court of Cole County, including its appellate district and venue for certain cases. It specifies that venue for actions alleging procedural defects in the enactment of a bill into law or the validity of a provision in the Constitution of Missouri, a Missouri statute, or a Missouri regulation shall be in Cole County. It also defines "tort" to include claims based upon improper health care.

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Calendar

Jan 14

10:00 AM

General Laws Hearing

History

May 15

Senate

Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection

Feb 17

Senate

Bill Placed on Informal Calendar

Feb 5

Senate

Reported from S General Laws Committee