SB2026Introduced in the Senate
Asbestos Action Over-naming Reform Act; enact.
Introduced by Brice Wiggins, District 52
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Enact The Asbestos Action Over-naming Reform Act; To Create New Section 11-78-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Short Title; To Create New Section 11-78-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Terms; To Create New Section 11-78-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Certain Disclosures By The Plaintiff; To Require That A Plaintiff Shall Supplement The Information Required By This Section When The Plaintiff Receives Information That Is Required To Be Disclosed Or Becomes Aware That A Prior Disclosure Was Inaccurate Or Incomplete; To Provide That Discovery Shall Not Commence Against A Defendant In An Asbestos Action Until The Defendant's Product Or Premises Is Identified In The Disclosures Required Under This Act; To Create New Section 11-78-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Dismissal Of An Asbestos Action Without Prejudice On Motion Of A Defendant; To Create New Section 11-78-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Act Shall Apply To All Asbestos Actions Filed On Or After The Effective Date Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died On Calendar
February 12, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To Judiciary, Division A
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
Died On Calendar
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