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SB 1442 — Terrorism
by Senators Collins, Boyd, and Burgess
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Judiciary Committee (JU)
The bill expands the fugitive disentitlement doctrine to apply to collection activities related to a private civil action concerning terrorism. Accordingly, a fugitive from justice who is a judgment debtor in a civil action concerning an act of terrorism may not use the resources of the state in defending against collection proceedings related to the judgment. Additionally, in such collection proceedings a party is not entitled to a jury trial.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect upon becoming law.
Vote: Senate 40-0; House 116-0