WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

S 8137

Enacts the civil justice protection act (CJPA)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Leroy Comrie

Enacts the Civil Justice Protection Act to establish or reform civil-litigation protections, affecting plaintiffs, defendants, consumers, and lawyers.

REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · S 8137

Summary: S 8137 — Civil Justice Protection Act (CJPA)

Overview

S 8137 is a bill titled the Civil Justice Protection Act (CJPA). The available information indicates that the bill would enact a Civil Justice Protection Act, but the specific statutory changes or new protections are not provided in the provided text. The bill is focused on civil justice policy and would potentially reform aspects of civil litigation and related protections.

Status, Sponsorship, and Timing

  • Status: Referred to the Consumer Protection committee
  • Introduced: May 15, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Leroy Comrie
  • Companion Bill: A 8857 (Assembly), listed as a companion

Legislative Actions (as provided)

  • 2025-05-15: Referred to Consumer Protection (listed twice in the record)

What the bill would do (based on title and typical scope)

  • The bill would “enact” the Civil Justice Protection Act, suggesting it aims to establish or modify protections within civil justice procedures or outcomes.
  • Specific provisions (definitions, standards, enforcement mechanisms, remedies, or procedural reforms) are not included in the provided summary. The exact scope, rights affected, and any changes to litigation costs, attorney’s fees, standing, or enforcement would be found in the bill’s text and accompanying fiscal notes.

Who would be affected

  • Likely stakeholders include:
    • Civil plaintiffs and defendants
    • Consumers and consumer protection groups (given referral to Consumer Protection)
    • Attorneys and law firms practicing civil litigation
    • State and local civil courts and administrative agencies
  • The magnitude and direction of impact (e.g., increased protections, new compliance requirements, or altered liability standards) require review of the actual statutory language.

Key considerations and next steps

  • Text and details needed: To provide a complete and accurate assessment, review the full bill text, including:
    • Definitions and scope
    • Specific protections or reforms proposed
    • Effective dates and any sunset or renewal provisions
    • Fiscal impact or funding provisions
    • Enforcement and penalties
  • Status monitoring: Track amendments and any movement in the Consumer Protection committee and through floor action. Note any hearings or fiscal notes attached to the bill.
  • Related legislation: The companion Assembly bill A 8857 may contain parallel or aligned provisions; comparing texts could clarify the bill’s intended impact.

If you’d like, I can pull the bill text and summarize the specific provisions, timelines, and fiscal implications once the text is available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.