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AL HB228
Bill
Status
3/10/2011
Primary Sponsor
Paul DeMarco
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 6-5-410 of the Code of Alabama 1975 (Alabama Wrongful Death Act) to restrict venue for wrongful death actions filed by a personal representative.
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Requires wrongful death actions to be filed only in a county where the deceased could have commenced a civil action if still living, based on Section 6-3-7 venue rules.
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Applies only to actions filed after the effective date of the bill to avoid retroactive application.
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Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor or upon otherwise becoming law.
Legislative Description
Wrongful Death Act, venue by personal representative of deceased, in county where the suit could be filed if deceased were still living, Sec. 6-5-410 am'd.
Wrongful Deaths
Last Action
Judiciary first Amendment Offered
6/1/2011