LITIGATION FINANCING ACT
Summary
Creates the Litigation Financing Transparency Act. Provides that a person shall not engage in litigation financing in the State unless the person is registered as a litigation financier under the Act. Provides that, to register as a litigation financier, a person shall file a registration statement with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Sets forth requirements for registration. Prohibits litigation financier from engaging in specified conduct. Sets forth required disclosures in litigation financing agreements. Provides that a violation of the Act constitutes an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that a party may obtain discovery of the existence and terms and conditions of a litigation financing agreement if it is the subject of or is involved in a pending action. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make a conforming change.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Feb 10, 2026
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3
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Committee
1
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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