LIABILITY: Provides for liability for judgment of dismissal. (8/1/25)

SB 148 amends existing law regarding motions for partial summary judgment in civil cases. It clarifies that a party winning such a motion is automatically awarded court costs and attorney fees. The bill also specifies that if a plaintiff dismisses a claim or the parties agree to a settlement before a hearing, the court cannot award fees or costs for that dismissed portion. This technical amendment affects civil litigants and courts handling pre-trial motions, streamlining fee awards without creating new legal standards.