Senate Bill 75 introduces provisions regarding the assignment of venue in legal actions involving governmental parties when filed in counties with first or second class cities. The bill allows any party in such actions to request a random venue assignment, which must be filed within five days of the summons and complaint or the service of those documents. The definition of a governmental party includes various state officials and bodies, such as the legislature, elections commission, and certain federal representatives. Once a random venue is assigned, it is conclusive, and no further venue changes can be requested by any party.

The bill amends existing statutes to incorporate these new provisions, specifically creating sections 753.067 and 801.50 (4r), while also amending sections 801.50 (6) and 814.61 (2) (title) to reflect the changes. Notably, the amendment to section 801.50 (6) clarifies that venue may only be changed under the new random assignment provisions, while section 814.61 (2) (c) establishes a fee for parties opting for random venue assignment. These changes aim to streamline the process and ensure fairness in legal proceedings involving governmental entities.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 801.50(6), 801.50, 814.61(2)(title), 814.61