Bill > SB730

This bill modifies Missouri's existing law regarding injunctions by establishing a new right of appeal specifically for the Attorney General. Under the new provisions, the Attorney General can now appeal preliminary injunctions that prevent the state or statewide officials from implementing or enforcing Missouri laws, constitutional provisions, or regulations. The bill allows the Attorney General to appeal such preliminary injunctions within 15 days of August 28, 2025, which includes injunctions that were in place before that date. Previously, the law simply stated that injunctions could be granted by circuit or associate circuit judges, but this amendment adds a specific mechanism for the state's top legal officer to challenge judicial orders that halt the enforcement of state laws. The bill appears designed to provide the Attorney General with more legal recourse to defend state legislation and regulations that might be temporarily blocked by court injunctions.

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