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US SB1814
Bill
Status
5/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sheldon Whitehouse
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AI Summary
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Requires the Supreme Court to issue a binding code of conduct for justices within 180 days, with public notice and comment, and make all ethics rules publicly available on its website in searchable format
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Establishes a complaint process against justices, with allegations reviewed by a 5-judge panel randomly selected from circuit chief judges that can hold hearings, issue subpoenas, and publish findings and recommendations
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Expands mandatory disqualification requirements to include cases where a party lobbied for the justice's confirmation or provided gifts, income, or reimbursements to the justice, their spouse, or minor child within 6 years of the proceeding
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Creates a formal review process for disqualification motions, requiring judges to either grant the motion or certify it to a randomly selected 3-judge panel (or the other Supreme Court justices for motions against a justice)
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Mandates new disclosure requirements for parties and amici curiae, including gifts provided to justices, lobbying contacts related to judicial appointments, and identification of major donors to amicus filers exceeding $100,000 or 3% of annual revenue
Legislative Description
Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025
Law
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
5/20/2025