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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri HB 1955 establishes civil liability for peace officers violating constitutional rights and bars qualified immunity
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: LaKeySha Bosley
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What This Bill Would Do
House Bill 1955 allows individuals to sue peace officers in civil court for constitutional rights violations committed , while specifically barring and statutory liability limits as defenses. The measure requires employers to officers for judgments unless the officer acted without a good faith and reasonable belief that their conduct was lawful, and sets a two-year statute of limitations for filing claims.
Enforcement officers face personal financial liability capped at the lesser of five percent of a judgment or $25,000 if employers find they acted without a good faith and reasonable belief of lawfulness, while prevailing plaintiffs are guaranteed reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
peace officers
Peace officers face civil liability for constitutional rights violations without the defense of qualified immunity and may be held personally liable for up to $25,000 or five percent of a judgment if found to have acted without a good faith and reasonable belief of lawfulness.
law enforcement employers
Employers are required to indemnify peace officers for liabilities and judgments arising under this section, subject to exceptions for criminal convictions and lack of good faith.
prevailing plaintiffs
Individuals who successfully bring claims are guaranteed awards of reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 1, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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