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H1971Introduced in the House

To restore the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims

Introduced

Introduced by Jeffrey Roy, District 10-NOR

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Relative to the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims. The Judiciary.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

March 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on The Judiciary

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

  5. Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

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