HB22-1272
Repeal Of Attorney Fees On Motions To Dismiss
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2022 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the repeal of the provision awarding a defendant attorney fees in a tort action when the case is dismissed on motion of the defendant prior to trial.
Bill Summary:
Under current law, a defendant may be awarded reasonable attorney fees in tort actions if a case is dismissed on a motion of the defendant prior to trial. The act states that a defendant may not be awarded reasonable attorney fees in cases dismissed prior to trial in which the plaintiff brought non-frivolous claims in order to challenge precedent or for a similar reason.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2022 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment B) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 22-1272, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 22-1272 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-5. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2022 | Senate Amendments | REPASS |
39
AYE
26
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/10/2022 | Senate Amendments | CONCUR |
48
AYE
17
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 03/25/2022 | Third Reading | BILL |
37
AYE
25
NO
3
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/27/2022 | Third Reading | BILL |
19
AYE
15
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2022 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/25/2022 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/25/2022 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/25/2022 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/10/2022 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 04/28/2022 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily |
| 04/27/2022 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/26/2022 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 04/25/2022 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/21/2022 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 03/29/2022 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |
| 03/25/2022 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/24/2022 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor |
| 03/23/2022 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 03/21/2022 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over to 03/23/2022 - No Amendments |
| 03/16/2022 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/25/2022 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
(None)
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2022 | 445 | Repeal Of Attorney Fees On Motions To Dismiss |