AN ACT relating to civil actions.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 454 to provide definitions and establish procedures for courts to dismiss civil actions that are determined to be harassing and malicious; allow for court costs and attorney fees to be awarded to the prevailing party; allow courts to impose filing restrictions upon any plaintiff found to be an abusive civil action plaintiff; establish procedures to allow abusive civil action plaintiffs to file suit; allow for an immediate appeal as a matter of right.

Introduced: February 19, 2025

Last action: February 27, 2025

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This bill would create a legal process for Kentucky courts to dismiss civil lawsuits that are found to be harassing or malicious. Courts could also award attorney fees and court costs to the winning party and place restrictions on filers who repeatedly bring such lawsuits. People restricted under this law would still have a path to file future suits but would need to follow additional steps first. Who it may affect: people involved in civil court cases, including those who feel they have been targeted by repeated or bad-faith lawsuits, and those who frequently file civil claims.

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