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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Dec 2025
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Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025
Last action Apr 15, 2026
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Apr 15, 2026
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Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee
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Dec 1, 2025
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Curtis Trent
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