SENATE BILL 938

Sponsored By:

Senator Mooney

Entitled:

Transparency in Lawsuits Protection Act

Synopsis:

Requiring that legislation enacted in the State creating a private right of action to contain language expressly stating the right; prohibiting State courts from implying a private right of action in the absence of express statutory language; declaring the purpose of the Act; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Senate Action

2/17

First Reading Senate Rules

2/26

Re-referred Judicial Proceedings

3/6

Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims

Courts -see also- Circuit; Appeals; District; Orphans`; etc.

Legislation -see also- Corrective Leg; Curative Leg

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 5-1201 , 5-1202 , 5-1203 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered