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HB 1664

Modifies provisions relating to statutes of limitation

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Keri Ingle and 1 co-sponsor

HB 1664 modifies Missouri's legal timeframes for filing lawsuits and criminal charges, currently advancing through the Senate after House passage.

Placed on Informal Calendar - SA 2, pending
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Bill Summary · HB 1664

Legislative bill overview

HB 1664 modifies Missouri's statutes of limitation, which are legal time limits for filing lawsuits or criminal charges. The bill has passed the House and is now in the Senate for consideration. The specific modifications are not detailed in the provided action items, so the precise changes to limitation periods are unclear from this information alone.

Why is this important

Statutes of limitation directly affect victims' ability to seek justice and defendants' rights to finality. Changes to these timeframes can significantly impact civil liability for businesses, criminal prosecution timelines, and access to courts for various claim types including sexual abuse, contract disputes, and personal injury cases.

Potential points of contention

  • Retroactivity concerns: Whether modified statutes apply to claims already filed or pending, potentially reopening old cases
  • Victim vs. defendant rights balance: Longer limitations periods may help abuse survivors but could burden defendants with decades-old liability exposure
  • Specific claim categories affected: Different industries and claim types (medical malpractice, sexual abuse, property disputes, etc.) may face different impacts depending on which limitations are modified

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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