SB537Introduced in the Senate
Certain civil actions against employees; liability of employer to vulnerable victims.
Introduced by Mark Obenshain, District 2
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Certain civil actions against employees; liability of employer to vulnerable victims. Clarifies that when determining an employer's vicarious liability in an action for personal injury or death brought by a vulnerable victim against an employee, the definition of "vulnerable victim" shall include only those persons enumerated in the bill.
Where it stands
Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (12-Y 3-N)
February 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (12-Y 3-N) · February 11, 2026
12
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | No |
| William Stanley | 7 | No |
| Mark Peake | 8 | No |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Glen Sturtevant | 12 | Yes |
| Lashrecse Aird | 13 | Yes |
| Lamont Bagby | 14 | Yes |
| Richard Stuart | 25 | Yes |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | Yes |
| Russet Perry | 31 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100433D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (12-Y 3-N)
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