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LC 386

Generally revise civil procedure laws

2025 Regular Session

Broadly overhaul civil procedure laws to modernize and simplify civil litigation; impact unclear, draft died in process.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 386

Summary of LC 386 – Generally revise civil procedure laws

Overview

  • Bill number: LC 386
  • Title: Generally revise civil procedure laws
  • Subject: Civil Procedure
  • Classification: bill
  • Introduced: September 27, 2024
  • Status: Draft Died in Process (as of May 22, 2025)
  • Legislative actions:
    • 2024-09-27: Drafter Assigned; Draft On Hold
    • 2025-05-22: Draft Died in Process

LC 386 is a proposed package intended to overhaul civil procedure rules. The available information does not include the bill’s text or specific provisions, so precise reforms are not enumerated here. The title signals a broad set of potential changes to civil litigation procedures.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill’s stated aim is to “generally revise civil procedure laws.” Such language typically signals efforts to modernize, simplify, or harmonize rules governing filing practices, service of process, deadlines, discovery, motions, judgments, appeals, and related procedural steps in civil cases.
  • Without the text, the exact goals (e.g., efficiency, cost reduction, access to justice, symmetry between civil and other rules, or modernization of electronic filing) cannot be determined from the available information.

Key Provisions (Note on Availability)

  • No specific provisions or textual changes are provided in the information available for LC 386.
  • As a result, we cannot enumerate particular changes (e.g., changes to pleading requirements, venue rules, discovery scope, timing, sanctions, or appellate procedures).
  • If text is released, a detailed section-by-section comparison would be needed to identify exact reforms, affected rules, and implementation timelines.

Affected Parties and Systems

  • Potentially affected groups include plaintiffs, defendants, attorneys, and the courts, along with court administrative offices and civil procedure practitioners who would implement and interpret the revised rules.
  • The impact would depend on the concrete changes adopted (e.g., shifts in deadlines, discovery burdens, or filing requirements).

Timeline and Procedural Notes

  • Drafting stage began with the assignment of a drafter on September 27, 2024, and the draft was placed on hold.
  • The bill progressed to a formal status of “Died in Process” on May 22, 2025, indicating it did not advance through the legislative process for the current session.
  • A “Died in Process” designation generally means the bill is considered inactive for the session and would need reintroduction to be reconsidered in a future session.

Potential Impacts (If Reintroduced)

  • If future iterations are introduced, likely areas of impact include:
    • Filing and service procedures
    • Pleading standards and motion practice
    • Discovery rules and sanctions
    • Timelines and extensions
    • Electronic filing and docketing practices
    • Standards of appellate review for civil procedures
  • Stakeholders should monitor for a released text to assess specific provisions, fiscal impact, mandatory vs. discretionary changes, and transitional provisions.

Next Steps for Interested Readers

  • Track official legislative records for LC 386 to see if a new version is introduced.
  • Review the full text once released to understand exact provisions, effective dates, and any fiscal notes.
  • Consider engaging with the relevant committee or legislative staff if there is interest in advocating for or against particular reforms.

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

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