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Senate approves higher arbitration cap for vehicle‑accident claims, tightens appeal rules
Summary
First substitute to SB105 raises arbitration jurisdiction from $25,000 to $50,000, adjusts discovery and imposes stiffer de novo appeal thresholds and cost‑shifting; the Senate advanced the substitute by roll call.
The Utah Senate on Feb. 22 approved the first substitute to Senate Bill 105, increasing the arbitration threshold for motor‑vehicle accident claims from $25,000 to $50,000 and tightening appeal procedures, supporters said.
Sponsor Senator Eckhart told colleagues the arbitration process established several years ago has reduced time and cost for smaller claims and that expanding the cap will bring more cases into the lower‑cost…
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