SB 792 – Repeals certain provisions relating to products liability civil actions

• Sponsor: Richard
• LR Number: 5223S.01I
• Committee: Small Business, Insurance and Industry
• Last Action: 5/13/2016 - Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 792-Richard
• Effective Date: August 28, 2016

Current Bill Summary

SB 792 - Currently, a products liability order of dismissal shall not divest a court of venue or jurisdiction. Further, a defendant dismissed in a products liability claim shall remain a party to such action. This act repeals these provisions.

This act is identical to a provision contained in SB 793 (2016) and SB 487 (2015).

KAYLA HAHN