Missouri lawmakers move to curb ‘predatory’ ADA lawsuits targeting small businesses

By: Hailey Sanford, Jordan Davis

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: February 13, 2026

Words: 921

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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More than 100 locally owned businesses across Missouri have been the target of lawsuits concerning compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act on websites.

Missouri legislators in Jefferson City and in Washington, D.C., are seeking to provide some protections for small business owners.

State representatives have come together to create the Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation to give businesses 90 days to respond and alter their websites before a lawsuit can ensue. The House …

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