The bill, sponsored by Rep. Mike Kelley, R-Barton, will lessen the number of frivolous lawsuits against prisons by raising the bar from negligence to gross negligence in cases of inmate suicide. The law currently requires only negligence, which is defined as failure to use reasonable care.
Wrap: Republican Representative Mike Kelley brought the bill before a House corrections committee, he says to lessen the number of costly lawsuits correctional facilities recieve each year.
JEFFERSON CITY - Children may be subjected to advertisements on school buses if a bill passed that would allow school districts to lease ad space on buses. Advertising containing obscenity, sexual material, gambling, political campaigns or religion would be prohibited. The bill would also prohibit advertisements that promote the use of drugs, illegal activity, or anti-social behavior. The school board of a local district could determine whether ads are age appropriate or appropriate fo..
Republican Representative Mike Kelley proposed a bill requiring proof of gross negligence in any case brought against prisons for inmate suicides. Kelley defines gross negligence as if someone knew the suicide would or could occur, and did nothing to stop it.
Republican Representative Mike Kelley proposed a bill requiring proof of gross negligence in any case brought against prisons for inmate suicides. Kelley defines gross negligence as if someone knew the suicide would or could occur, and did nothing to stop it.
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