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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1329
SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date May 5, 2025
Location Old Supreme Court
HB25-1329 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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11:39:45 AM |
Senators Gonzales
and Frizell, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1329, concerning foreign
third-party litigation financing for civil actions. The bill requires foreign
third-party litigation funders to provide certain information to the Attorney
General and creates a deceptive trade practice for violations. |
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11:42:37 AM |
Loren Furman ,representing Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Larry Hudson, representing Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill. Julie Whitacre, representing Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, testified in support of the bill.
Committee members asked questions about free speech and right to petition in relation to the bill. Further discussion ensued about what constitutes a foreign entity and similar laws in other states. |
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11:57:26 AM |
No amendments were
offered. The bill sponsors made closing comments. |
11:59:15 AM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 25-1329 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Gonzales J. |
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Ball |
No |
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Carson |
Yes |
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Daugherty |
Yes |
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Frizell |
Yes |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Weissman |
Yes |
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Gonzales J. |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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