Relating to punitive damages in cases related to wildfires.
Summary
Requires the Department of Justice to study punitive damages in civil actions related to wildfires. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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