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This bill amends Missouri's consumer protection laws by requiring that any arbitration agreements related to disputes covered under sections 407.010 to 407.315 must be contained in a separate, standalone written agreement. Currently, arbitration clauses may be embedded within broader contracts, which can sometimes make them less conspicuous to consumers. By mandating that arbitration agreements be separate documents, the bill aims to increase transparency and ensure that consumers more explicitly understand and consent to arbitration as a method of resolving potential legal disputes. The legislation specifically applies to consumer protection statutes in Missouri's Revised Statutes (RSMo), potentially giving consumers more clarity and choice about how they might resolve future legal conflicts with businesses or service providers.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB983&year=2025&code=R