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This bill amends Missouri state law to prohibit legal actions from receiving funding from foreign individuals or foreign legal entities starting August 28, 2025, with several specific exceptions. The bill defines a "foreign individual" as someone who is not a U.S. citizen or national, and a "foreign legal entity" as an organization created under foreign laws or a U.S. entity primarily owned or controlled by foreign interests. Parties may seek funding from foreign sources only under limited circumstances, such as receiving funds from close relatives, being owned by a foreign entity, having unanimous agreement from all parties, or obtaining court approval based on interests of justice. If a party is found to have received prohibited funding, the court may dismiss the legal action without prejudice and potentially impose additional sanctions. Parties can request discovery about funding sources upon demonstrating good cause, and the court must hold a hearing within 30 days if a motion is filed alleging improper foreign funding. The law aims to restrict potential foreign interference in legal proceedings by creating barriers to external financial support for lawsuits.

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