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S 7789

Relates to certain civil actions

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cordell Cleare and 2 co-sponsors

S 7789 relates to civil actions in the context of insurance, but the exact scope and concrete changes are not provided in the available text.

REFERRED TO INSURANCE
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Bill Summary · S 7789

Summary of Bill S 7789 — Relates to certain civil actions

Basic bill information

  • Bill number: S 7789
  • Title: Relates to certain civil actions
  • Status: REFERRED TO INSURANCE
  • Introduced: May 6, 2025
  • Classification: bill
  • Legislative actions (provided):
    • 2025-05-06: REFERRED TO INSURANCE
    • 2025-05-06: REFERRED TO INSURANCE (duplicate entry)

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Nathalia Fernandez
  • Cosponsors: Robert Jackson, Cordell Cleare

Related legislation

  • Companions (in the Assembly): A 8519 (listed as companion; appears twice in the provided data)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill’s exact objectives and policy intent are not specified in the information provided. The title, “Relates to certain civil actions,” suggests the bill would address a subset of civil actions, potentially with implications for insurance-related matters, litigation procedures, or remedies. Without the full text, the specific scope and goals remain unclear.

Key provisions (available information)

  • The actual bill language is not included in the provided materials. As a result, there are no enumerated provisions, definitions, or statutory amendments to summarize. Once the bill text is published, a detailed section-by-section summary can be provided, including:
    • Definitions (which actions are encompassed)
    • Thresholds, standards, or criteria for applicability
    • Procedural requirements (filing, deadlines, evidence, mediation/arbitration provisions)
    • Remedies, damages, or defenses
    • Applicability dates and sunset provisions (if any)
    • Penalties or enforcement mechanisms

Who would be affected

  • While specifics are not available, typical implications of a bill entitled “Relates to certain civil actions” and referred to an Insurance committee could involve:
    • Plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation related to insurance claims
    • Insurance carriers, adjusters, and defense counsel
    • Insured individuals seeking redress or insurers pursuing subrogation or coverage issues
    • Courts and administrative agencies overseeing civil actions involving insurance matters
  • Exact beneficiaries and burdens (e.g., new requirements, limitations, or procedural changes) will depend on the printed text of the bill.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introductory date: May 6, 2025
  • Committee referral: Insurance (noted twice in the provided record)
  • Next steps to watch:
    • Movement or amendments in the Insurance committee
    • Consideration on the floor of the Senate
    • Any companion activity in the Assembly (A 8519)

Additional notes and how to follow

  • The provided information does not include the bill’s full text or substantive provisions. To obtain a complete understanding:
    • Review the official bill text and fiscal notes on the state legislature’s website (search for S 7789 and its companion A 8519)
    • Check committee reports and sponsor statements for stated intent and impacts
    • Monitor subsequent legislative actions (amendments, votes, or passage)

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

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