SB 717 - The Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA) currently allows a prevailing party in any civil action brought pursuant to that chapter to be awarded court costs and reasonable attorney fees. This act only permits court costs and reasonable attorney fees in cases not involving a public employer, as that term is defined in the act.

SCOTT SVAGERA

Statutes affected:
Introduced (2151S.02): 213.010, 213.111

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 717
Sponsor: Trent
Hearing Date: 4/1/2025


COMMITTEE: General Laws

CHAIRMAN: Trent

DATE REFERRED: 3/24/2025 DATE HEARING REQUESTED:



STAFF:
Bryce Beal
Victoria Hooker
Scott Svagera


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:



WITNESSES FOR:
Dan Engemann - Attorney General's Office


WITNESSES AGAINST:
Mark Jess - Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Eric Playter - Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys