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AN ACT relating to participants in the legal system.

February 12, 2026

Summary

If enacted, this bill would overhaul Kentucky civil litigation by requiring 60-day pre-suit notice for consumer claims and medical malpractice, limiting third-party claims against insurers, voiding assignments of claims against insurers, and restricting liability for contractors and utilities. It would also bar recovery for claimants more than 50% at fault and set procedural requirements for construction defect suits.

Source: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb195.html

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What does "AN ACT relating to participants in the legal system." cover?
If enacted, this bill would overhaul Kentucky civil litigation by requiring 60-day pre-suit notice for consumer claims and medical malpractice, limiting…
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It was published on February 12, 2026.

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