Prohibits an attorney from contracting for or collecting certain fees. (BDR 1-1016)

SB 365 lowers the maximum contingent fee attorneys can charge for most civil cases from 35% to 20% of the net recovery amount after deducting case costs. It applies to attorneys representing plaintiffs in civil actions (excluding medical negligence cases and state agency contracts, which retain their existing caps of 35% and 25%, respectively). The bill defines "recovered" as the net sum after deducting costs like medical expenses or attorney fees, and covers all recovery types including settlements and judgments. This change takes effect for contracts entered on or after October 1, 2025.