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ID S1330

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the small claims court jurisdiction limit from $5,000 to $15,000 for money recovery cases
  • Raises the personal property recovery limit from $5,000 to $15,000 in small claims department
  • Small claims department remains prohibited from awarding punitive damages or pain and suffering damages
  • Declared an emergency measure, effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the scope of a claim and attorney's fees.

SMALL CLAIMS DEPARTMENT OF THE MAGISTRATE DIVISION

Last Action

Read first time as amended, filed for Second Reading

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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