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HR 6084119th CongressIn Committee
ERISA Litigation Reform Act
Introduced: Nov 18, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] (R-Florida)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The ERISA Litigation Reform Act amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to strengthen pleading standards for fiduciary breach claims. The bill requires plaintiffs to plausibly allege and prove that transactions are not exempt under ERISA sections 406(a)(1)(C) or 406(a)(1)(D), and imposes discovery stays during motions to dismiss. It also establishes document preservation requirements and allows courts to stay state court discovery proceedings.
Key Points
- 1Amends Section 502 of ERISA to strengthen pleading standards
- 2Requires plaintiffs to prove transactions are not exempt under Section 408(b)(2)
- 3Imposes automatic discovery stays during motions to dismiss
- 4Establishes document preservation obligations for all parties
- 5Allows courts to stay state court discovery proceedings
- 6Referred to both Education and Workforce and Judiciary Committees
Impact Areas
ERISA litigation proceduresEmployee benefits litigationFederal court discovery rulesFiduciary duty claimsCorporate compliance
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