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Bill would let Missouri attorney general appeal preliminary injunctions that block laws pending final judgment
Summary
House Bill 839 would permit the Missouri attorney general to immediately appeal certain preliminary injunctions that bar enforcement of state statutes, regulations, or constitutional provisions; proponents said it would bring Missouri closer to federal practice and provide earlier appellate clarity, while critics urged guardrails and symmetry.
House Bill 839 would allow the Missouri attorney general to appeal preliminary injunctions that bar state implementation, enforcement or effectuation of provisions of the Missouri Constitution, statutes or regulations.
Supporters argued the change would allow appellate courts to resolve dispositive legal questions earlier in litigation. Jay Adkins, First Assistant Attorney General, told the committee that in Missouri "only final judgments are eligible for appeal," and that the proposed change…
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