Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025

This bill aims to crack down on frivolous lawsuits by making penalties automatic when a lawyer files claims or papers that break court rules. If a court finds a violation, the judge must order the lawyer or party to pay the other side’s reasonable costs that were caused by the bad filing, including attorney fees. Judges can also add other penalties, like striking filings, dismissing the case, giving non-money orders, or, if needed, ordering a payment to the court. The bill says it should not be read to block people from bringing new or developing claims, including civil rights claims, under federal, state, or local laws, or the U.S. Constitution.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Lawyers and parties who file in federal court, and people on the other side of those cases.
• What changes: Judges must impose penalties for rule violations and must order payment of the other side’s reasonable costs; judges may also use extra sanctions like dismissing a suit or striking pleadings.
• Important protection: The bill says it should not hinder bringing new or evolving legal claims, including civil rights claims.