Bills · HR 1109
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1109Civil actions and liabilityLegal fees and court costs
Litigation Transparency Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 7· LAST ACTION NOV 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a growing trend where outside investors pay for lawsuits in exchange for a share of any settlement or judgment. Currently, who these investors are and what their agreements entail is often kept secret from the court and the other side. If this bill becomes law, it would bring these financial relationships into the open.
Voters should care because transparency in litigation could impact the fairness and efficiency of our legal system. Knowing who is funding a lawsuit could reveal potential conflicts of interest, influence settlement decisions, or change how legal strategies are pursued. Without this bill, these financial interests can remain hidden, potentially giving one side an unknown advantage or influence, while with it, all parties and the court would have a more complete understanding of who stands to gain from a lawsuit's outcome.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires parties or their lawyers in civil lawsuits to disclose the identity of any person (other than lawyers) who has a right to receive payment contingent on the outcome of the civil action.
This provision aims to reveal the true financial interests backing a lawsuit, which are currently often hidden.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the production of any agreement that creates this contingent right to payment, allowing other parties to inspect and copy it.
This ensures that the details of the funding arrangement, not just the identity of the funder, are made transparent.
PROVISION 03
Establishes exceptions for disclosure, primarily covering standard loan repayments with reasonable interest and reimbursement of attorney's fees.
This prevents the bill from applying to routine financial arrangements that aren't considered "third-party litigation funding."
PROVISION 04
Sets clear deadlines for disclosure, requiring the information to be provided early in the litigation process (10 days after agreement or at filing).
Timely disclosure ensures that all parties are aware of outside financial interests from the outset of the case.
PROVISION 05
Imposes a duty on parties to update or correct any previously disclosed information if it becomes incomplete or incorrect.
This ensures that the information about financial backing remains current and accurate throughout the duration of the lawsuit.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 28
R· California
YRS IN OFFICE
25
BILLS LED
54
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 28 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSNOV 19
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
NOV 18
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
FEB 7
Introduced in House
FEB 7
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1109
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 7, 2025
Last actionNov 19, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 7, 2025
House BillHR 1109Civil actions and liabilityLegal fees and court costs
Litigation Transparency Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 7, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 19, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
28
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