Bill > HB2174

This bill modifies existing Missouri law regarding liability during unlawful or riotous assemblages by adding a new provision that protects individuals who flee such situations in a motor vehicle. Specifically, the bill states that a person attempting to escape an unlawful or riotous assemblage in a motor vehicle will not be criminally or civilly liable for any deaths or injuries that occur during their flight, provided they reasonably believe they or other vehicle occupants are in danger and exercise due care while fleeing. The bill maintains the existing provision that participants in an unlawful or riotous assemblage can be held liable for damages caused by the group's actions, but introduces this new protection for individuals seeking to remove themselves from potentially dangerous situations. This change appears designed to provide legal protection for people who feel threatened during civil unrest and choose to leave the area quickly by vehicle.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2174&year=2026&code=R