Establishes the "Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation"

Summary

The bill lets the Missouri attorney general or any state resident file a lawsuit against plaintiffs, attorneys, or law firms that bring website accessibility claims deemed abusive. It defines what counts as an "access violation" and sets factors for courts to decide if a suit is primarily for a settlement payment. If a suit is found abusive, the court can award attorney fees and punitive damages to the defendant.

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