SB 235
Comment:
IFRA Position: Monitor
Short Description: TRANSPARENCY LAWSUITS PROTECT
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Jil Tracy
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Transparency in Lawsuits Protection Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to ensure that any Act enacted in the State shall not create a private right of action unless such a right is expressly stated in that Act. Provides that any Act enacted in the State creating a private right of action shall contain express language providing for such a right and that courts shall not construe a statute to imply a private right of action in the absence of such express language. Provides that the Act applies to any action that has not yet been initiated or is pending on the effective date of the Act. Effective immediately.
Last Action
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Date |
Chamber |
Action |
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1/31/2023 |
Senate |
Referred to Assignments |
SB 80
Comment:
IFRA position: Support
Short Description: PREJUDGMENT INTEREST-REDUCTION
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Jil Tracy
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. In a provision concerning actions brought to recover damages for personal injury or wrongful death, changes the prejudgment interest rate to 5% per annum instead of 6% per annum. Effective immediately.
Last Action
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Date |
Chamber |
Action |
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1/20/2023 |
Senate |
Referred to Assignments |