RELATING TO ABOLITION OF JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY FOR GOVERNMENT ENTITIES IN HIGHWAY-RELATED CIVIL ACTIONS.

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Abolishes joint and several liability for government entities in claims and cases relating to the maintenance and design of highways. Makes government entities liable only for the percentage share of the damages actually attributable. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Jan 21, 2025
Last action: Jan 21, 2025 — Pending Introduction.
Session: 2026
Momentum: 54 · Moderate

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1% Unlikely

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Stage base Passed First Chamber — base rate 11%, measured from HI's completed sessions
Momentum +1 54/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 630 days quiet

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