HB 1269: Awards of Attorney Fees in Insurance Claims
GENERAL BILL by Gottlieb
Awards of Attorney Fees in Insurance Claims; Revises procedures for awards of attorney fees in legal proceedings for declaratory reliefs to determine insurance coverage; provides guidelines for awards of attorney fees in civil claims for damages against surplus lines insurers & insurers.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/15/2026 House - Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 1/15/2026 House - Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2026 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 1/15/2026 | House |
• Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee • Referred to Insurance & Banking Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee |