HB1694 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishes the "Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation".

What is the status of HB1694?

In committee as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 12:00 p.m., Senate Committee Room-1st Floor (March 25, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1694?

Mazzie Christensen (R, 002), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1694?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1694&year=2026&code=R

Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Missouri HB1694: Establishes the "Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation"

Q: What does HB1694 do?

In its own words: To amend chapter 537, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to abusive website access litigation. Section A. Chapter 537, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 537.1250, to read as follows: 537.1250. 1. (1) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation". (2) As used in this section, the following terms mean: (a) "Access violation", any allegation that a public accommodation fails to comply with the accessibility requirements of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act or under state law; (b).

Status: In committee, March 25, 2026

What the bill says

To amend chapter 537, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to abusive website access litigation. Section A. Chapter 537, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 537.1250, to read as follows: 537.1250. 1. (1) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation". (2) As used in this section, the following terms mean: (a) "Access violation", any allegation that a public accommodation fails to comply with the accessibility requirements of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act or under state law; (b).

From the engrossed text:

To amend chapter 537, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to abusive website access litigation. Section A. Chapter 537, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 537.1250, to read as follows: 537.1250. 1. (1) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation". (2) As used in this section, the following terms mean: (a) "Access violation", any allegation that a public accommodation fails to comply with the accessibility requirements of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act or under state law; (b) "Public accommodation", the same as defined in 42 U.S.C. Section 2000 et seq. For the purposes of this section, "public accommodation" includes a website operated by a resident of this state; (c) "Resident of this state", any individual residing in Missouri or any entity that has registered with the Missouri secretary of state's office under chapter 351. 2. (1) The attorney general under section 507.070 on behalf of a class of residents of this state who are subject to litigation that alleges any website access violation, or any resident of this state who is subject to litigation that alleges any website access violation, may file a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction within this EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced …

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Missouri HB1694: Establishes the "Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation"

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