Bill Summary

HB 1269 Awards of Attorney Fees in Insurance Claims (2026 Session)
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Sponsors
by Gottlieb
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Summary
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: July 1, 2026
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committees of reference
» H Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
   H Insurance & Banking Subcommittee
   H Judiciary Committee
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Actions
01/08/26
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Filed
01/15/26
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Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee; Insurance & Banking Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee
01/15/26
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Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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bill text & filed amendments
1269
Filed on 01/08/26
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No amendments to this bill text filed.
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