SB 1053 Missouri Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Removes availability of attorney fees under the Missouri Human Rights Act when a public employer is involved

SB 1053 removes the option for individuals to recover attorney fees when they win discrimination cases against public employers under Missouri's Human Rights Act. This means that if someone sues a government agency, school district, or other public entity for discrimination and wins, they will not be awarded legal costs. The bill specifically targets cases involving public employers, which include state and local government entities covered by the Act. This change modifies the available remedies for plaintiffs without altering the core anti-discrimination protections.
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Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action Apr 15, 2026
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