2019 Senate Bill 292

Limit vehicle crash lawsuit venue

Introduced in the Senate

May 1, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Lana Theis (R-22)

To establish that vehicle crash-related lawsuits must take place in the county where the original injury occurred or the plaintiff resides. This is said to respond to the problem of “venue shopping” by plaintiffs in auto insurance cases.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Banking

May 7, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.