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

HB 1649 modifies rules for asbestos-related lawsuits by requiring claimants to disclose all related asbestos trust claims and materials before trial. It applies to most asbestos injury cases filed after August 28, 2026, but excludes claims by firefighters, paramedics, or emergency medical personnel. Claimants must provide sworn statements confirming all trust claims are filed, along with all relevant documents from their legal team, or risk dismissal of their case. Defendants can challenge incomplete disclosures through court motions, requiring claimants to file missing trust claims within 10 days, with trials delayed for at least 90 days after compliance. The bill ensures trust claim materials are admissible in court and bars privilege claims to prevent withholding evidence.