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AR SB216

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Key

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds Subchapter 4 to Arkansas Code Title 4, Chapter 70 to prohibit nonrecourse civil litigation advances
  • Defines a nonrecourse civil litigation advance as payment of money, property, or consideration to a person with a civil claim in exchange for a percentage or specified amount of settlement or judgment proceeds
  • Establishes violation of the prohibition as a Class D felony
  • Exempts advances made or fees earned by attorneys permitted under the Arkansas Rules of Professional Conduct
  • Exempts advances required by state or federal law

Legislative Description

To Establish The Consumer Legal Funding Act.

Last Action

Senate Sine Die adjournment

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2011

Full Bill Text

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