Montana HB803 revises asbestos litigation laws, establishing transparency and disclosure requirements.
Montana HB803, the Asbestos Trust Claims Transparency Act, revises laws relating to asbestos claims. It mandates claimants to file a sworn information form within 30 days of filing an asbestos action, detailing exposure history and medical providers. The court can dismiss the action without prejudice if the claimant fails to comply. The bill also establishes the Asbestos Action Over-Naming Reform Act, requiring claimants to identify all asbestos trust claims and provide related materials.
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