Bill > HB2667

This bill, titled the "Eliminate Criminal Profiteering Act," establishes new rules for civil lawsuits, particularly those involving "negligent security," which refers to claims against property owners or their security contractors for failing to keep premises safe. The act defines "wrongful conduct" broadly to include felony or misdemeanor violations of law, or intentional torts. A key provision states that individuals participating in or attempting to engage in such "wrongful conduct" cannot sue for negligence or collect damages related to that conduct, with the defendant bearing the burden of proof. Additionally, unauthorized aliens are barred from receiving general damages or past and future wages in negligence claims arising from automobile accidents, unless they are named insureds on an uninsured or underinsured motorist policy. For negligent security claims, property owners generally owe no duty to protect individuals from third-party wrongful conduct unless they have actual knowledge of similar prior incidents within the past year, and even then, their duty is to take reasonable care, with certain actions like requesting police assistance or hiring a security contractor creating a presumption of reasonable care. The bill also clarifies that property owners have no duty to protect against an individual's own wrongful conduct or that of a third person if the individual is on the premises for the purpose of engaging in wrongful conduct, and trespassers cannot bring negligent security actions. In negligent security cases, fault must be apportioned among the plaintiff, owner/occupier, government, and any other responsible third parties, with specific instructions to the jury regarding evidence and arguments about criminal penalties or financial resources. The bill applies to claims brought on or after August 28, 2026.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2667&year=2026&code=R