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HB 7819 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE-- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COST RECOVERY

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Creates a civil cause of action for any municipality that incurs extraordinary emergency response costs arising from a mass casualty event may bring a civil action in the superior court to recover such costs from a private property owner.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 26, 2026
Last action
Mar 26, 2026 — 03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Charlene Lima D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled