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AR SB646
Bill
Status
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Joyce Elliott
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AI Summary
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Extends statutes of limitations for all statutory civil causes of action and common law civil causes of action for 24 months due to COVID-19 pandemic impacts on court access
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Applies to any limitation of action that expired after March 11, 2020, but before March 11, 2022, or that would expire before March 11, 2022
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Extension period is measured from March 11, 2020, the date Governor issued Executive Order 20-03 declaring the COVID-19 public health emergency
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Intended to address lack of access to courts and suspension of constitutional right to jury trial in civil cases caused by the coronavirus pandemic
Legislative Description
Temporarily Extending The Statutes Of Limitation For All Civil Actions Due To The Coronavirus 2019 (covid-19) Public Health Emergency.
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
10/15/2021