Senate Bill No. 130, introduced by Senator Bass, amends the Code of Civil Procedure regarding limitations on jury trials in civil actions. The bill removes the previous $10,000 threshold for jury trials, allowing for a broader range of cases to be eligible for jury consideration. It also modifies the cash deposit requirement for demanding a jury trial, reducing it from $5,000 to $4,000. The bill specifies that in cases where an individual petitioner admits their cause of action is less than $50,000, they may still demand a jury trial by filing the appropriate pleading and providing the cash deposit within 60 days.

The bill retains certain exceptions where jury trials are not available, including specific types of legal proceedings such as summary, executory, and family law cases. It also clarifies that the new provisions will take effect on January 1, 2025, and will not apply to causes of action arising or actions pending prior to that date. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline the process for obtaining jury trials while maintaining certain limitations for specific legal contexts.