SB104 Summary

• Plaintiffs in asbestos actions must provide detailed information within 45 days of filing, including the exposed person's name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, marital status, smoking history, occupation, worksites, employers, and the specific asbestos-related disease claimed.

• Plaintiffs must identify all known sources of asbestos exposure with specificity, including asbestos-containing products, premises, locations, manner of exposure, dates, and the specific connection of each defendant to the alleged exposure.

• A defendant specifically identified as a source of exposure may move the court to require supplementation of incomplete information, with the court staying the action until the plaintiff complies within 90 days or the claim is dismissed without prejudice.

• Defendants whose products or premises are not specifically identified in the plaintiff's attestation may file a motion to dismiss the claim against them without prejudice.

• As an alternative to detailed disclosure, plaintiffs may file all available asbestos trust claims and provide all trust claim materials within 60 days of filing, with a continuing duty to supplement within 30 days after receiving additional information or filing additional claims.

• The act becomes effective October 1, 2024.