California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 597 — Asbestos Tort Trust Transparency Act.

Last action — From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law provides generally for procedures governing civil actions. Existing law imposes additional procedures that apply with respect to limited types of civil actions. This bill would enact the Asbestos Tort Claim Trust Transparency Act, which would establish additional procedures with respect to civil actions pertaining to asbestos tort claims, as defined. The bill would, among other things, require that a plaintiff produce, at the same time he or she serves answers to interrogatories, all asbestos trust claim documents, as specified, and would provide that these documents are not subject to a claim of privilege. The bill would also require the plaintiff, in answering interrogatories, to disclose the facts related to his or her alleged exposure to asbestos. The bill would authorize a defendant to file a motion to compel the plaintiff's compliance with the production and disclosure requirements, as described above. The bill would require the court to retain jurisdiction over an asbestos tort action for 4 years after entry of judgment for certain purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

  2. In committee: Set, final hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  4. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  6. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.

  7. In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  8. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  9. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.

  10. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  11. Referred to Com. on JUD.

  12. From printer. May be heard in committee March 27.

  13. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Cooley · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Cooley

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 597 do?
Existing law provides generally for procedures governing civil actions. Existing law imposes additional procedures that apply with respect to limited types of civil actions. This bill would enact the Asbestos Tort Claim Trust Transparency Act, which would establish additional procedures with respect to civil actions pertaining to asbestos tort claims, as defined. The bill would, among other things, require that a plaintiff produce, at the same time he or she serves answers to interrogatories, all asbestos trust claim documents, as specified, and would provide that these documents are not subject to a claim of privilege. The bill would also require the plaintiff, in answering interrogatories, to disclose the facts related to his or her alleged exposure to asbestos. The bill would authorize a defendant to file a motion to compel the plaintiff's compliance with the production and disclosure requirements, as described above. The bill would require the court to retain jurisdiction over an asbestos tort action for 4 years after entry of judgment for certain purposes.
Who sponsors AB 597?
AB 597 is sponsored by Cooley.
What is the current status of AB 597?
This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 597?
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