HB 2777 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Establishes the "Public Nuisance Reform Act"

HB 2777, the "Public Nuisance Reform Act," restricts public nuisance lawsuits by setting strict rules for who can file claims and what remedies are allowed. It exempts legal product sales (like approved medications), government-authorized activities, and aggregated private injuries from being classified as public nuisances. Plaintiffs must prove a defendant’s actions directly caused the nuisance with specific evidence, and private individuals can only sue for unique "special injuries" (not general public harm), with limited recovery limited to compensatory damages. The bill also limits government lawsuits to local jurisdictions, requires governor approval for attorney general claims, and bans awards for future abatement costs or emotional damages.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Apr 8, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
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Referred: Judiciary(H)
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Jan 7, 2026
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Ben Keathley
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