HB2714 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishes provisions relating to comparative negligence or fault in certain actions for damages.

What is the status of HB2714?

In committee as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H) (May 7, 2026).

Where is the official record for HB2714?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2714&year=2026&code=R

Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Missouri HB2714: Establishes provisions relating to comparative negligence or fault in certain actions for damages

Q: What does HB2714 do?

In its own words: To amend chapter 537, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to comparative negligence or fault. Section A. Chapter 537, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 537.769, to read as follows: 537.769. 1. In any action for damages for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death based on negligence or an unreasonably unsafe or dangerous condition: (1) The fact that the plaintiff may have been contributorily negligent or assumed a risk shall not bar recovery by the plaintiff except as provided in subsection 2 of this section; and (2) The total da.

Status: In committee, May 7, 2026

What the bill says

To amend chapter 537, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to comparative negligence or fault. Section A. Chapter 537, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 537.769, to read as follows: 537.769. 1. In any action for damages for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death based on negligence or an unreasonably unsafe or dangerous condition: (1) The fact that the plaintiff may have been contributorily negligent or assumed a risk shall not bar recovery by the plaintiff except as provided in subsection 2 of this section; and (2) The total da.

From the amended text:

To amend chapter 537, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to comparative negligence or fault. Section A. Chapter 537, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 537.769, to read as follows: 537.769. 1. In any action for damages for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death based on negligence or an unreasonably unsafe or dangerous condition: (1) The fact that the plaintiff may have been contributorily negligent or assumed a risk shall not bar recovery by the plaintiff except as provided in subsection 2 of this section; and (2) The total damages that the plaintiff would otherwise be entitled to recover shall be diminished in proportion to the amount of negligence or fault attributable to the plaintiff. 2. (1) If the plaintiff's negligence or fault is determined to be fifty-one percent or more, the plaintiff shall be barred from any recovery of damages. (2) The trier of fact shall determine: (a) The total amount of damages the plaintiff would have been entitled to recover absent any contributory fault; (b) The percentage of fault attributable to each party, including any third party who may be at fault; and (c) Any reduction of the plaintiff's damages in proportion to the fault allocated to the plaintiff. 3. If multiple defendants are found liable, the …

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