Bill to shield Missouri businesses from ADA website lawsuits heads to governor

By: Sophia Gromowsky

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: April 22, 2026

Words: 492

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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A bill that will protect Missouri’s small businesses from frivolous lawsuits now awaits the governor’s signature after gaining final approval from the legislature on Tuesday.

The Act Against Abusive Website and Web Content Litigation addresses an issue that legislators say has harmed small businesses in Missouri and across the country.

A growing number of businesses are being sued for minor violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act on their websites. These violations may include incompatibility …

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