Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2282: Establishes the "Seventh Amendment Preservation Act"
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to protecting the right of trial by jury. Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to protecting the right of trial by jury. Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 1.550, to read as follows: 1.550. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Seventh Amendment Preservation Act". 2. The general assembly finds and declares that the Seventh Amendment of the Constitution of the United States is the core to the foundation of this nation and that the ability to seek redress for wrongdoing is necessary in a civil society. 3. To preserve the constitutional rights of Missouri citizens and residents so that they may receive their day in court, the following protections shall apply: (1) The provisions of the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Missouri occupy and preempt legislation involving civil litigation and laws, rules, orders, or other actions that restrict a resident's day in court as it existed in 1822 and expanded by the Thirteenth Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment, and Fifteenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States on a civil matter exceeding the powers granted to state government, except to the extent that the laws, rules, orders, or other actions are necessary and proper for governing courts and procedures therein; (2) …
Sponsors
- Doug Clemens (D, 072) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Common questions
- What is HB2282?
- HB2282 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishes the "Seventh Amendment Preservation Act".
- What does HB2282 do?
- In its own words: To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to protecting the right of trial by jury. Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as.
- What is the status of HB2282?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2282?
- Doug Clemens (D, 072).
- Where is the official record for HB2282?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2282&year=2026&code=R
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