Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1780: Establishes the "Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation"
Status: In committee, January 22, 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 does not provide sufficient access under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act or under state law or any other simil.
From the introduced 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 does not provide sufficient access under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act or under state law or any other similar allegation under state or federal 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 person residing in Missouri and any entity that has filed with the Missouri secretary of state's office under chapter 351. 2. (1) The attorney general, on behalf of a class of residents of this state, under section 507.070 who are subject to litigation that alleges any website access violation, and 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 …
Sponsors
- John Voss (R, 147) · primary sponsor