SB54

Substitute for SB 54 by Committee on Judiciary - Limiting discovery and disclosure of third-party litigation funding agreements and requiring reporting of such agreements to courts.

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Kansas SB54 limits discovery and disclosure of third-party litigation funding agreements and mandates reporting to the judicial council.

Kansas SB54 amends the state's code of civil procedure to limit the discovery and disclosure of third-party litigation funding agreements. These agreements involve parties who are not directly involved in the litigation but have agreed to pay legal expenses related to the case. The bill prohibits the discovery of such agreements unless the court finds that disclosure is necessary to prove an element of a claim.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

40 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 11, 2025

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

Feb 10, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Senate Enrolled and presented to Governor on Monday, March 31, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Senate Approved by Governor on Monday, April 7, 2025

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Senate Concurred with amendments in conference; Yea: 40 Nay: 0