Bill Status of SB2891  103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  TRANSPARENCY LAWSUITS PROTECT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Jil Tracy

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  4/19/2024SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act


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.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/24/2024SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Jil Tracy
  1/24/2024SenateFirst Reading
  1/24/2024SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/6/2024SenateAssigned to Judiciary
  2/21/2024SenateTo Subcommittee on Special Issues
  3/15/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 5, 2024
  4/5/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 19, 2024
  4/12/2024SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 3, 2024
  4/19/2024SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments