SF2157Introduced in the Senate
A bill for an act relating to malicious prosecution arising from civil actions between private parties.
Introduced by Adrian Dickey, District 44
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A bill for an act relating to malicious prosecution arising from civil actions between private parties.
Where it stands
Subcommittee recommends passage.
March 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Shall the bill pass? · February 24, 2026
29
Yes
17
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
49 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Catelin Drey | 1 | No |
| Jeff Taylor | 2 | Yes |
| Lynn Evans | 3 | Yes |
| Tim Kraayenbrink | 4 | Yes |
| Dave Rowley | 5 | Absent |
| Jason Schultz | 6 | Yes |
| Kevin Alons | 7 | Yes |
| Mark Costello | 8 | Yes |
| Tom Shipley | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Dawson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 169.
Subcommittee: Bousselot, Blake, and Webster. S.J. 200.
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/09/2026 2:00PM Senate Lounge.
Subcommittee recommends passage.
Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 335.
Placed on calendar.
Passed Senate, yeas 29, nays 17. S.J. 381.
Immediate message. S.J. 381.
Message from Senate. H.J. 399.
Read first time, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 416.
Subcommittee: Lawler, Olson and Watkins. H.J. 525.
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/04/2026 8:15AM House Lounge.
Subcommittee recommends passage.
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