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2001 SESSION

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HB 2404 Limitation of civil lawsuits by prisoners.

Introduced by: Terry G. Kilgore | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Limitation of civil lawsuits by prisoners. Creates a statutory scheme that prisoners must follow in order to file any suit related to their confinement. The bill substantially limits prisoners' ability to maintain civil lawsuits by prescribing venue, pre-screening by the court, prepayment of all costs and fees, limiting discovery, imposing sanctions and specific conditions pursuant to which suit may be filed.

FULL TEXT

• 01/10/01  House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/10/01 019548252  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/10/01  House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/10/01 019548252
• 01/10/01  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/23/01  House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 1
• 02/04/01  House: Passed by indefinitely in C. J. (11-Y 10-N)