Establishes the "Seventh Amendment Preservation Act"

HB 189, the "Seventh Amendment Preservation Act," would declare that Missouri residents' right to a civil jury trial (protected by the Seventh Amendment and Missouri Constitution Article I, Section 22(a)) is fundamental. It would invalidate any state or federal law restricting this right, including current laws limiting settlement amounts, jury awards, court access, or procedural rules in civil cases. The bill applies to all civil matters affecting Missouri residents and would make affected state laws unenforceable within the state. It does not address criminal cases or create new procedures, focusing solely on preserving existing civil trial rights as defined by the Constitution.