Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1955: Establishes provisions relating to civil actions brought against peace officers
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 506, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to civil actions against peace officers. Section A. Chapter 506, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 506.450, to read as follows: 506.450. 1. A peace officer, as defined under section 590.010, who, under color of law, deprives any individual of his or her constitutional rights shall be liable to such individual for legal or equitable relief or any other appropriate relief. 2. (1) Statutory immunities and statutory limitations on liability, damages, or attorney's fees shall not apply to.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 506, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to civil actions against peace officers. Section A. Chapter 506, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 506.450, to read as follows: 506.450. 1. A peace officer, as defined under section 590.010, who, under color of law, deprives any individual of his or her constitutional rights shall be liable to such individual for legal or equitable relief or any other appropriate relief. 2. (1) Statutory immunities and statutory limitations on liability, damages, or attorney's fees shall not apply to claims brought under this section. (2) Qualified immunity shall not be a defense to liability under this section. 3. In any action brought under this section, a court shall award reasonable attorney's fees and costs to a prevailing plaintiff. In actions for injunctive relief, a court shall deem a plaintiff to have prevailed if the plaintiff's suit was a substantial factor or significant catalyst in obtaining the results sought by the litigation. If a judgment is entered in favor of a defendant, the court may award reasonable costs and attorney's fees to the defendant for defending any claims the court finds frivolous. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a peace officer's employer shall indemnify a peace officer for any liability incurred …