Establishes the "Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation"
HB 2312, if passed, would create a legal remedy for Missouri residents and businesses targeted by lawsuits claiming websites violate accessibility laws (like the ADA). It allows these parties to sue the lawyers or firms filing such lawsuits if courts determine the litigation is "abusive" - meaning it primarily seeks payment for defense costs rather than fixing accessibility issues. Key provisions include a 30-day window for defendants to correct website issues before lawsuits can be deemed abusive, court factors to assess abuse (like history of similar lawsuits or defendant resources), and penalties including attorney fees for abusive cases. The law would expire if the federal government issues ADA website accessibility standards.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 9, 2025
Last action Jan 22, 2026
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Total actions
8
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2
Committee
3
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 14 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 8, 2026
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 9, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Costlow
RRepublican
Co
Donna Barnes
DDemocratic
Co
George Hruza
RRepublican
Co
Josh Hurlbert
RRepublican
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