HB 1087 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the "Civil Liability for Employers Hiring Ex-Offenders Act", which provides liability protections for employers hiring those convicted of certain offenses

HB 1087 protects employers from lawsuits when hiring individuals convicted of certain nonviolent, nonsexual offenses. It shields employers, contractors, and property owners from liability claims related to such hires unless the employee was convicted of one of the specific offenses listed in the bill (e.g., fraud, certain property crimes, or violent offenses excluded from protection). The law also prevents courts from using prior nonviolent, nonsexual convictions as evidence in negligent hiring cases, though employers can still be held liable if they knew about a relevant conviction or hired someone for roles involving fiduciary duties (like handling funds). This bill does not affect existing claims about inadequate supervision, nor does it apply to cases involving violent acts by security personnel or law enforcement.
Sub-Topics: Law Enforcement
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Last action May 15, 2025
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Jan 28, 2025
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Sherri Gallick
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