Modifies provisions relating to actions for damages due to exposure to asbestos

HB 975 requires individuals filing asbestos exposure lawsuits (after August 28, 2025) to first file all possible claims with asbestos trusts and provide court-approved documentation proving they’ve exhausted trust compensation options. It directly affects people suing over asbestos-related health issues, excluding firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs. Key provisions include submitting sworn statements detailing all trust claims, sharing all related materials (medical records, exposure history), and updating filings if new trust claims arise. The bill ensures trust claim documents are admissible in court and mandates that lawsuits cannot proceed to trial until all required trust claims are filed and verified.