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SB1799 • 2026

Modifies the statute of limitations for certain actions from five years to two years

Modifies the statute of limitations for certain actions from five years to two years

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Trent, Curtis; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-02-26
Official status
S First Read
Effective date
2026-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-26 S486

    S First Read

Official Summary Text

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SB 1799 - Currently, actions based upon contracts, obligations, or liabilities with certain exceptions, actions for statutory liabilities with certain exceptions, actions for trespass, actions for takings, actions for personal injury or injury to the rights of another not arising under contract, and actions for relief for fraud shall be brought within five years. This act provides that the statute of limitations for such actions shall be two years.

This act is similar to HB 1610 (2026), HB 41 (2025), and HB 1404 (2024).
KATIE O'BRIEN