Litigation Transparency Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-12-11T16:55:58Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1109 Litigation Transparency Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Law. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/11/2025, 4:55 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1109

Bill 119 HR 1109 aims to make changes to title 28 of the United States Code in order to increase transparency and oversight of third-party beneficiaries in civil actions. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals or entities who are not directly involved in a lawsuit but may benefit from its outcome are held accountable and their interests are made known to all parties involved.

The proposed legislation would require third-party beneficiaries to disclose their interests in a civil action and provide information about their relationship to the parties involved. This transparency is intended to prevent any potential conflicts of interest and ensure that all parties are aware of who may benefit from the outcome of the lawsuit.

Additionally, the bill would establish mechanisms for oversight of third-party beneficiaries, allowing for greater scrutiny of their involvement in civil actions. This oversight is designed to protect the integrity of the legal system and ensure that all parties are treated fairly and impartially. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1109 seeks to promote transparency and accountability in civil actions involving third-party beneficiaries, ultimately strengthening the legal system and upholding the principles of justice and fairness.

Congressional Summary of HR 1109

Litigation Transparency Act of 2025

This bill generally requires parties in a civil action to disclose to the court and other named parties the identity of any person (other than counsel) that has a right to receive a payment or thing of value contingent upon the outcome of the civil action. The bill also requires parties to produce the agreement creating the contingent right to payment or a thing of value.

These requirements apply to claims that are pending on or commenced after this bill's date of enactment.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1109

Bill HR 1109 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2025. Bill HR 1109 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2025. Bill HR 1109's most recent activity was Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held as of November 19, 2025