Missouri bills · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SJR 76
Modifies the statutes of limitations for civil actions based on certain sexual offenses
- Introduced
- In committee
- Adopted
Sponsors
- Barbara Washington (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Missouri legislature· abstract
SJR 76 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, provides that civil actions relating to injuries or illnesses caused by rape or forcible sodomy, injuries or illnesses caused by childhood sexual abuse, or tortious conduct that causes a person to be a victim of rape, forcible sodomy, or childhood sexual abuse against the party committing the rape, forcible sodomy, childhood sexual abuse, or tortious conduct may be commenced at any time, including those actions that have been barred by the application of the existing statute of limitations at the time of this provision's enactment.
This amendment is identical to SJR 13 (2025) and is similar to SJR 88 (2024) and HJR 129 (2024).
KATIE O'BRIEN
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 1, 2025 · Senate
Prefiled - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
S First Read - Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee - Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
Hearing Cancelled S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee