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MO HB272

MO HB272
Modifies the statute of limitations for personal injury claims from five years to two years


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Introduced
01/04/2023
In Committee
04/17/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Modifies the statute of limitations for personal injury claims from five years to two years

AI Summary

This bill modifies the statute of limitations for personal injury claims from five years to two years. Specifically, it repeals and reenacts sections 516.120 and 516.140 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to reduce the statute of limitations for personal injury and related claims, such as actions for libel, slander, assault, battery, and false imprisonment, from five years to two years. The bill also includes a new two-year statute of limitations for actions against insurers relating to uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 5 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0 (on 04/17/2023)

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