Missouri HB2182: Modifies the statute of limitations for personal injury claims from 5 years to 2 years

What the bill says

An act of Congress, shall be brought within two years after the cause accrued; (3) An action that accrues on or after August 28, 2026, for any injury to the person or rights of another, not arising on contract and not otherwise provided for by law, including actions for personal injury or bodily injury; (4) An action that accrues on or after August 28, 2026, against an insurer relating to uninsured motorist coverage or underinsured motorist coverage, including any action to enforce such coverage. ✔.

From the introduced text:

an act of Congress, shall be brought within two years after the cause accrued; (3) An action that accrues on or after August 28, 2026, for any injury to the person or rights of another, not arising on contract and not otherwise provided for by law, including actions for personal injury or bodily injury; (4) An action that accrues on or after August 28, 2026, against an insurer relating to uninsured motorist coverage or underinsured motorist coverage, including any action to enforce such coverage. ✔

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Sponsors

• Ian Mackey (D, 099) · primary sponsor
• Aaron Crossley (D, 029)

Latest actions

1. February 25, 2026: HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 6 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
2. February 25, 2026: HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
3. February 25, 2026: Executive Session Completed (H)
4. February 16, 2026: Public Hearing Completed (H)
5. February 12, 2026: Referred: Commerce(H)