Legislation - SB0693

Title: Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Repeal of Limitations on Attorney's Fees
Sponsored by: Senator Smith
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 3/10 at 1:15 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Repealing the limitation to 20% of a settlement or 25% of a judgment that counsel may charge or receive in an action for damages arising out of a claim or claims of child sexual abuse filed on or after June 1, 2025.

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Original:: Judicial Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): June 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/06/2026 Legislative Date 2/06/2026 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Repeal of Limitations on Attorney's Fees Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/12/2026 Legislative Date 2/12/2026 Action Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 3/09/2026 Legislative Date 3/09/2026 Action Hearing canceled Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 3/09/2026 Legislative Date 3/09/2026 Action Hearing 3/10 at 1:15 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/06/2026	2/06/2026	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
			Text - First - Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Repeal of Limitations on Attorney's Fees
Senate	2/12/2026	2/12/2026	Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate	3/09/2026	3/09/2026	Hearing canceled
Senate	3/09/2026	3/09/2026	Hearing 3/10 at 1:15 p.m.

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