Relates to the contents of claims
This bill modifies the rules for filing lawsuits in the Court of Claims by removing the strict requirement for detailed specificity in certain sexual offense cases. It directly affects individuals seeking legal relief for injuries caused by sexual crimes against children or adults, as well as the parties being sued. Under the new provisions, plaintiffs alleging harm from specific sexual offenses or incest no longer need to provide the same level of detailed initial information as required in other types of claims. The changes apply immediately to new lawsuits, pending cases, and some previously dismissed cases that are currently being appealed.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 8, 2026
Last action May 11, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 11, 2026
How they voted
57–3
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
May 11, 2026
D
Democratic41
92% Yea
R
Republican22
86% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
2
May 11, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
May 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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