Establishes the "Act Against Abusive and Predatory Website Access Litigation"

HB 2056, the "Act Against Abusive and Predatory Website Access Litigation," creates a legal process for Missouri businesses sued over website accessibility claims to challenge whether the lawsuit is "abusive." It directly affects Missouri-based businesses (public accommodations) facing lawsuits alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or state law regarding website access. The key mechanism establishes a rebuttable presumption that litigation is abusive if the business corrects the alleged website issue within 30 days (with a 90-day window), and requires courts to consider factors like the plaintiff’s history of similar lawsuits or the defendant’s resources. If deemed abusive, the court can award the defendant reasonable attorney fees and costs, plus potential penalties up to three times those fees.