HB 709 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to nondisclosure agreements in childhood sexual abuse cases

This bill makes nondisclosure agreements unenforceable in cases involving childhood sexual abuse. It ensures survivors cannot be legally bound by secret agreements that would prevent them from discussing or pursuing claims about abuse that occurred before their 18th birthday. The law applies to all cases filed on or after August 28, 2025, including those that might have been dismissed under previous time limits. Survivors can now seek justice without fear that a prior agreement would block their legal claims.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 2, 2025 Last action Apr 29, 2025
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Introduced Perfected · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill underwent technical administrative changes during its legislative journey from introduction to perfection. The most significant change is the update of the Chief Clerk's name from Dana Rademan Miller to Joseph Engler, reflecting personnel changes within the legislative office. The bill's substantive policy language and scope remain unchanged.
TECHNICAL

Updated Chief Clerk name from Dana Rademan Miller to Joseph Engler in the bill header, reflecting administrative personnel changes.

Added PERFECTED status indicator to the bill header, showing the bill has completed the required legislative process steps.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
5
Committee
7
Apr 29, 2025
Committee
Second read and referred: General Laws(S)
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 148 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
Referred: Judiciary(H)
lower
Jan 2, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors