Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2777: Establishes the "Public Nuisance Reform Act"
Status: In committee, April 8, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 537, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to public nuisance claims. Section A. Chapter 537, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 537.1650, to read as follows: 537.1650. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Public Nuisance Reform Act". 2. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Governmental entity", an officer, agency, or instrumentality of this state or a political subdivision of the state; (2) "Illegal product", a product that is possessed by a party alleged to be creating a public nuisance.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 537, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to public nuisance claims. Section A. Chapter 537, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 537.1650, to read as follows: 537.1650. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Public Nuisance Reform Act". 2. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Governmental entity", an officer, agency, or instrumentality of this state or a political subdivision of the state; (2) "Illegal product", a product that is possessed by a party alleged to be creating a public nuisance and the party's possession of such product is specifically prohibited by a federal or state statute including, but not limited to, laws regarding controlled substances. 3. Notwithstanding any provision of law, the following nonexclusive list of actions or conditions shall not be considered a public nuisance or otherwise form the basis for a public nuisance cause of action under the laws of this state: (1) The design, manufacturing, distributing, selling, labeling, or marketing of a product sold in commerce except an illegal product; (2) An action or condition that is authorized, approved, licensed, or mandated by statute, ordinance, regulation, permit, license, order, rule, or other similar measure EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above …
Sponsors
- (R, 101) · primary sponsor