Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1157: Litigation Financing
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1157 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Litigation Financing. Primary sponsor: Fabián Basabe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Litigation Financing; Requires courts to consider potential conflicts of interest that may arise from existence of litigation financing agreement in specified circumstances; prohibits specified acts by litigation financiers; requires certain parties that enter into specified litigation financing agreements to serve specified notice; provides requirements for such notices; provides that certain information is not required to be included in such notices; authorizes courts to take specified actions relating to such notices; prohibits foreign funders from taking specified actions; provides construction; provides that litigation financing agreement is void & unenforceable in specified circumstances; provides for enforcement of specified violations under Florida Deceptive & Unfair Trade Practices Act; authorizes court, agency, or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to impose fines or other sanctions for certain violations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabián Basabe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- Referred to Judiciary Committee
- Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee
- Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Filed