Bill

Bill > HR7015


US HR7015

US HR7015
Protecting TPLF From Abuse Act Protecting Third Party Litigation Funding From Abuse Act


summary

Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 28, United States Code, to protect legal proceedings from manipulation and provide for transparency and oversight of third-party beneficiaries in civil actions.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Protecting Third Party Litigation Funding From Abuse Act," aims to increase transparency and oversight in civil lawsuits by requiring parties or their lawyers to disclose any individuals or entities that have a legal right to receive a payment contingent on the outcome of the case. This includes revealing agreements that grant such rights, with certain exceptions for standard loan repayments, attorney fee reimbursements, or grants. The bill mandates that these disclosures be made to the court and other parties, with provisions for in-camera review by the judge to protect privileged information or the identities of donors or members of organizations involved, unless those individuals also stand to directly benefit from the lawsuit's outcome. These disclosure requirements will apply to all civil cases that are either ongoing or filed after the bill becomes law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

House Committee on the Judiciary Hearing (10:00:00 1/13/2026 2141 RHOB) (on 01/13/2026)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...