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LA HB302

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Wright

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Asbestos Trust Claims Transparency And Over-Naming Act" requiring claimants in asbestos lawsuits to file all available asbestos trust claims and provide sworn statements with detailed exposure information within 30 days of filing suit

  • Requires claimants to disclose trust claim materials from all connected law firms, including claim forms, medical records, work history, exposure allegations, and settlement documents to all parties in the litigation

  • Allows defendants to seek discovery directly from asbestos trusts and prohibits claimants from asserting privilege or confidentiality to block such discovery

  • Permits defendants to move the court at least 60 days before trial to require claimants to file additional trust claims the defendant believes should have been filed, with trial delayed 90 days if ordered

  • Provides for dismissal without prejudice against any defendant not specifically identified in required disclosures, or against all defendants if claimant fails to comply with disclosure requirements

Legislative Description

Provides relative to transparency in asbestos actions

CIVIL/LAW

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Civil Law and Procedure4/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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