Missouri bills · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SB 1053
Removes availability of attorney fees under the Missouri Human Rights Act when a public employer is involved
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Curtis Trent (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Missouri legislature· abstract
SB 1053 - The Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA) currently allows a prevailing party in any civil action brought pursuant to that chapter to be awarded court costs and reasonable attorney fees. This act only permits court costs and reasonable attorney fees in cases not involving a public employer, as that term is defined in the act.
This act is identical to SB 717 (2025) and HB 1145 (2025) and substantially similar to HB 2715 (2026).
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 1, 2025 · Senate
Prefiled - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
S First Read - Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee - Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee