Bill Sponsor
Indiana House Bill 1160
Session 2024
Civil proceeding advance payment contracts and commercial litigation financing.
Became Law
Became Law
Became Law on Mar 13, 2024
Sponsors
Republican
Liz Brown
Republican
Mark Messmer
Republican
Matt Lehman
First Action
Jan 8, 2024
Latest Action
Mar 13, 2024
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1160
State
Indiana
Session
2024
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Sponsor
Republican
Sponsor
Republican
Author
Republican
Coauthor
House Votes (1)
Senate Votes (1)
checkPassed on February 1, 2024
Motion Text
HB 1160 - Lehman - 3rd Reading
House Roll Call Votes
Summary
Prevents a CPAP provider from making any decision, having any influence, or directing the consumer claimant or the consumer claimant's attorney with respect to the conduct of the underlying civil proceeding. Provides that a commercial litigation financier may not provide funding to a commercial litigation financing agreement that is financed by a foreign entity of concern. Prevents a party from sharing information subject to a court order to seal or protect that is received in the course of the civil proceeding with a commercial litigation financier. Provides that a commercial litigation financier may not make any decision, have any influence, or direct the plaintiff with respect to the underlying civil proceeding. Specifies that a commercial litigation financing agreement is subject to discovery. Requires the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney to provide written notice of a commercial litigation financing agreement if the agreement is directly or indirectly financed by a foreign person.
Sources
Record Created
Jan 5, 2024 12:39:24 AM
Record Updated
Jul 24, 2024 9:15:43 AM