Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1053: Removes availability of attorney fees under the Missouri Human Rights Act when a public employer is involved
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1053 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Removes availability of attorney fees under the Missouri Human Rights Act when a public employer is involved. Primary sponsor: Curtis Trent (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 1053 - 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. This act is identical to SB 717 (2025) and HB 1145 (2025) and substantially similar to HB 2715 (2026). SCOTT SVAGERA
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Trent | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee
- Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled