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Leaders: tort‑claims arbitration proposal unlikely to clear this session; focus to remain on prevention
Summary
Reporters were told a Senate bill to require arbitration for certain tort claims against the state likely will not move forward this session; leaders said long‑term work should focus on prevention, alternative dispute resolution and budgetary responses to rising jury verdict payouts.
A reporter asked about a Senate bill from Senator Dhingra that would require certain tort claims against the state to go through arbitration before trial. House leaders said the judiciary hearing scheduled in the House was canceled and that while the issue is important, the bill likely will not advance this…
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