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SB142Introduced in the Senate

Relating to judges recusing themselves in certain instances

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Eric Tarr, District 4

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure in all courts of record to determine when judges may be recused in legal proceedings when party's lawyer or the law firm of a party's lawyer has contributed to a judge's campaign.

Where it stands

To Judiciary

January 14, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Judiciary

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