SB 577
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Bill overview
This bill changes how courts handle bad-faith actions in civil lawsuits, particularly against public entities. It removes a 21-day ‘safe harbor’ period for withdrawing or correcting filings that lead to sanctions, starting on January 1, 2026. The bill also shortens the time limit for victims of childhood sexual assault (occurring before January 1, 2024) to file lawsuits, and modifies liability standards for cases involving public entities, including increasing the standard of liability for older plaintiffs and providing for structured payments of judgments. Finally, it makes changes to procedures for handling claims related to childhood sexual assault at specific facilities and clarifies rules regarding sanctions and attorney fees.
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