Bill > HB3259

This bill modifies existing Missouri law concerning liability for damages caused by unlawful or riotous assemblages, which are gatherings that disturb the peace. Specifically, it expands the definition of who can be held responsible to include individuals who organize, direct, advise, encourage, or solicit participation in such an assemblage, not just those who are part of it. The bill also clarifies that these individuals are "jointly and severally" liable, meaning they can be held equally responsible for the full extent of the damages, regardless of their individual actions. The term "person or persons" is explicitly defined to encompass organizers and sponsors of these unlawful gatherings, ensuring they can be held accountable for the harm caused.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3259&year=2026&code=R