SB701 - Modifies the relief that can be granted by courts pursuant to the Missouri Human Rights Act

SB 701

Modifies the relief that can be granted by courts pursuant to the Missouri Human Rights Act

Sponsor:

Schroer

LR Number:

2759S.01I

Committee:

Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

Last Action:

4/6/2023 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Journal Page:

S960

Title:

Effective Date:

August 28, 2023

Current Bill Summary

SB 701 - Under current law, in an action brought under the Missouri Human Rights Act, a court may may award to the plaintiff actual and punitive damages, and may award court costs and reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party, other than a state agency or commission or a local commission; except that, a prevailing respondent may be awarded reasonable attorney fees only upon a showing that the case was without foundation. This act repeals the provision allowing for reasonable attorney fees as well as the provision prohibiting a state agency from being granted court costs.

This act is identical to a provision in HB 1352 (2023).

SCOTT SVAGERA

Amendments

No Amendments Found.