SB 907: Establishes the "Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation" which establishes provisions relating to litigation alleging certain disability access violations - Missouri

3/24/2026 - SS for SCS S offered (Hudson)--(5627S.07F) 3/24/2026 - Adopted, as amended → 3/24/2026 - SA 1 to SS for SCS S offered & adopted (Gregory-15)--(5627S07.03S) 3/24/2026 - Adopted · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill text was replaced with a specific amendment instruction rather than the full legislative act. This change shifts the document from a proposed new law into a procedural amendment targeting a specific section of an existing bill, likely to correct or refine the 'good faith' determination criteria for abusive litigation.

Scope change

The document's scope changed from a standalone proposed act to a targeted amendment of Senate Bills 907, 1154, and 1272.

TECHNICAL

The entire legislative text was removed and replaced with a directive to amend Section 537.1250, Lines 28-30, by striking the current text and inserting new language regarding 'good faith' determinations.

5627S.07P - Perfected → 3/24/2026 - SS for SCS S offered (Hudson)--(5627S.07F) 3/24/2026 - Adopted, as amended · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to clarify that the Attorney General can issue guidance on what constitutes abusive litigation without blocking legitimate accessibility enforcement. Additionally, the definition of state residents eligible to file lawsuits was expanded to include various state-created authorities and bodies politic.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include state-created authorities and bodies politic as eligible entities to file lawsuits, and the Attorney General's role was clarified to allow for guidance on abusive practices while protecting legitimate enforcement actions.

ENFORCEMENT

The Attorney General's ability to issue guidance on abusive litigation practices was modified to explicitly state that such guidance will not prevent legitimate accessibility enforcement actions.

ELIGIBILITY

The definition of 'Resident of this state' was expanded to include all boards, commissions, agencies, institutions, authorities, and bodies politic created by or in accordance with state law or regulations.

5627S.05C - Senate Committee Substitute → 5627S.07P - Perfected · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was perfected with minor technical corrections to headers and formatting. A significant substantive addition is the 'Safe Harbor Provision,' which creates a rebuttable presumption that subsequent lawsuits are abusive if a defendant makes good-faith efforts to fix accessibility issues within 90 days of receiving notice. The bill also updated references to federal laws and added a sunset clause ensuring the law applies to litigation pending by August 28, 2026.

Scope change

The scope of eligible plaintiffs was expanded to explicitly include the state of Missouri and its political subdivisions, and the definition of 'abusive litigation' was refined to prioritize good faith over the specific purpose of obtaining payment.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a 'Safe Harbor Provision' that presumes a lawsuit is abusive if a defendant attempts to fix the issue within 90 days of notice.

ELIGIBILITY

Expanded the list of eligible plaintiffs to explicitly include the state of Missouri and its political subdivisions.

REQUIREMENT

Updated references to federal laws to include specific U.S. Code sections and clarified the expiration process for the bill.

TIMELINE

Added a sunset clause stating the section applies to litigation pending on August 28, 2026.

5627H.09C - House Committee Substitute → 5627S.05C - Senate Committee Substitute · 4 edits

MODERATE

The Senate version of the bill simplifies the formatting and removes specific references to federal ADA standards, stating the law will expire entirely if such standards are issued. It also clarifies that entities must register under Chapter 351 to be considered residents. The core mechanism allowing the Attorney General to sue abusive litigators remains, but the detailed expiration timeline based on a specific future date was removed.

Scope change

The definition of 'resident' was narrowed to require registration under Chapter 351, and the law's expiration is now tied solely to the issuance of federal ADA standards rather than a specific future date.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'resident of this state' was updated to require that entities must register with the secretary of state's office under Chapter 351.

TIMELINE

The specific expiration date of August 28, 2026, and the safe harbor provision for defendants who corrected issues by that date were removed.

ENFORCEMENT

The requirement for the Attorney General to notify the revisor of federal ADA standards was simplified, and the law now expires immediately upon the issuance of such standards without a specific grace period.

TECHNICAL

The bill header was updated from 'House Committee Substitute' to 'Senate Committee Substitute' to reflect its current legislative status.

5627S.01I - Introduced → 5627H.09C - House Committee Substitute · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from a Senate introduction to a House Committee Substitute, resulting in significant substantive changes to the law. The definition of 'public accommodation' was expanded to explicitly include the state government and its political subdivisions, and the definition of 'resident' was updated to include the state itself. The 'Safe Harbor Provision' timeline was adjusted to allow defendants 90 days to fix accessibility issues before facing a presumption of abusive litigation, and the list of factors courts must consider was streamlined. Additionally, the bill now includes a sunset clause, expiring for state entities if federal ADA standards are issued, and extends the law's application to litigation pending as of August 28, 2026.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include the state of Missouri and its political subdivisions (e.g., cities, counties, agencies) as entities subject to the 'Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation,' whereas the original version only covered private residents and entities.

ELIGIBILITY

Expanded the definition of 'public accommodation' to include the state of Missouri and all its political subdivisions, boards, and agencies, making them subject to the new litigation rules.

DEFINITION

Updated the definition of 'resident of this state' to explicitly include the state of Missouri and any political subdivision thereof.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the 'Safe Harbor Provision' timeline to give defendants 90 days to correct alleged violations before a rebuttable presumption of abusive litigation applies.

Revised the list of factors courts must consider when determining if litigation is abusive, removing specific employee count and venue factors while adding a focus on whether the plaintiff provided reasonable notice before suing.

TIMELINE

Added a sunset provision stating that the section expires if the U.S. Department of Justice issues new ADA website accessibility standards.

Extended the bill's applicability to cover any litigation that was pending as of August 28, 2026.

Establishes the "Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation" which establishes provisions relating to litigation alleging certain disability access violations

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