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This bill establishes the "Act Against Abusive and Predatory Website Access Litigation" to address what the state considers potentially frivolous lawsuits related to website accessibility for people with disabilities. The bill allows the attorney general or any Missouri resident to file a civil action against parties initiating website access violation litigation to determine if the lawsuit is "abusive". In evaluating whether a lawsuit is abusive, courts must consider multiple factors, including the plaintiff's history of similar litigation, the defendant's resources to correct accessibility issues, settlement discussions, and whether the lawsuit's primary purpose is extracting a financial payment. If a defendant makes a good faith attempt to correct an alleged accessibility violation within 30 days of being notified, there is a presumption that continued litigation is abusive. If a lawsuit is determined to be abusive, the court may award the defendant reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and potentially punitive damages up to three times the attorney's fees. The bill applies to websites operated by Missouri residents and defines a "public accommodation" broadly to include such websites. The provisions of this act will expire if the federal Department of Justice issues official standards for website accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2056&year=2026&code=R