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HB 1711

relative to governmental land uses.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Deborah Aylward and 2 co-sponsors

Missouri would streamline interstate discovery by allowing courts to domesticate foreign subpoenas via a clerk-issued Missouri subpoena, while preserving existing protections.

Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 04/23/2026; SJ 10
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Bill Summary · HB 1711

Summary — HB 1711: "Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act"

Note on the source document: The packet submitted contains multiple, jurisdiction-specific drafts of different bills (Arkansas municipal port authority language, Illinois and Indiana snippets, and a Missouri draft). The provisions summarized below reflect the substantive text titled the "Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act" — the Missouri draft that would add new sections 510.500–510.521 to Chapter 510, RSMo.

Purpose / Intent

To create a streamlined, uniform procedure for recognizing and enforcing out‑of‑state (foreign) subpoenas for depositions and discovery in Missouri. The goal is to facilitate interstate discovery while preserving Missouri courts’ existing protective‑order and enforcement procedures and promoting uniformity among states that adopt the Act.

Key provisions

  • Establishes the act name (sections 510.500–510.521): "Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act".
  • Definitions (510.503): defines key terms including:
    • "Foreign jurisdiction" — a state other than Missouri;
    • "Foreign subpoena" — a subpoena issued by a court of record of a foreign jurisdiction;
    • "Subpoena" — requires attendance for deposition, production/inspection of documents/electronically stored information/tangible items, or inspection of premises;
    • Broad definition of "person" and "state" (includes DC, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, and federally recognized tribes).
  • Procedure to domesticate a foreign subpoena (510.506):
    • A party seeking to enforce a foreign subpoena in Missouri submits the foreign subpoena to the clerk of the county where discovery will occur.
    • Submission does not constitute a general appearance in Missouri courts.
    • The clerk promptly issues a Missouri subpoena for service on the person to whom the foreign subpoena is directed.
    • The issued subpoena must incorporate the foreign subpoena’s terms and include names/contacts for all counsel and any unrepresented party.
  • Service and application of Missouri law (510.509, 510.512):
    • Subpoenas issued under this Act are served in compliance with Missouri Supreme Court civil procedure rules and state law.
    • Missouri procedural rules and statutes apply to these subpoenas.
  • Motions and protective orders (510.515):
    • Applications to enforce, quash, modify, or for protective orders must follow Missouri rules and be filed in the county where discovery will be conducted.
  • Uniformity and applicability (510.518, 510.521):
    • Courts should construe the Act to promote uniformity among adopting states.
    • The Act applies to discovery requests in cases pending on August 28, 2026.

Who is affected

  • Out‑of‑state litigants and their counsel seeking depositions or document production in Missouri.
  • Missouri residents and entities who may be served with foreign subpoenas.
  • County clerks (duty to issue domesticated subpoenas per this procedure).
  • Missouri trial courts (motions to quash/enforce and protective orders handled under state procedures).
  • Businesses, public entities, and witnesses who receive subpoenas.

Likely impacts

  • Simplifies and standardizes the mechanics of enforcing interstate subpoenas in Missouri by using a clerk‑issued domesticated subpoena rather than requiring separate full‑court proceedings.
  • Preserves Missouri’s procedural protections (service rules, motions, protective orders) while encouraging interstate discovery cooperation.
  • May reduce litigation friction and travel burdens for some discovery but still allows courts to protect parties and witnesses through existing motions.

Procedural status (from submitted materials)

  • Bill listed as Prefiled (H); introduced December 30, 2024.
  • The submission packet contains mixed chronological entries from multiple jurisdictions. The Missouri draft shows the text and an applicability date (Aug 28, 2026). Readers should consult the official Missouri legislative website or bill tracking resource for the current, authoritative status and any amendments.

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

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