Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
StatePennsylvaniaReferred
HB 2765: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to civil actions and proceedings, further providing for comparative negligence.
Paul Takac
HB 2765 status: Referred — Referred to Judiciary (updated Sep 8, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 65/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan40%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
This bill proposes a change to Pennsylvania’s rules for lawsuits when an accident is partly the fault of the person suing. Right now, the state House is deciding whether to update how the law handles cases where more than one person is to blame for an accident, which determines who can receive money for damages.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Enhanced recovery potential for injured parties
- Potential reduction in financial barriers to pursuing litigation
- Standardization of legal expectations for accident claims
Risks
- Potential increase in insurance premiums statewide
- Higher liability risk exposure for businesses and entities
- Increased litigation costs due to complex comparative fault calculations
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Greater access to justice for partially at-fault plaintiffs
- Reduced potential for personal financial ruin after accidents
- Improved fairness in judicial remedies for victims
Risks
- Increased complexity for jurors in determining fault percentages
- Potential for extended timelines for settling claims
- Administrative strain on the court system
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
The change could significantly alter the cost of liability insurance in Pennsylvania, which is not quantified in the available abstract.
Analysis scope
Full bill text is not provided, preventing assessment of specific comparative negligence thresholds (e.g., 50% vs 51% bar).
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeCurrent
- Chamber votesUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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