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AZ SB1284

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Kavanagh

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-second Legislature - Second Regular Session (2016)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes sections 41-1492.08 and 41-1492.09 regarding enforcement of public accommodation and disability services laws.

  • Requires persons filing civil actions to provide written notice to the covered entity with 60 days to cure the violation before suit can be filed.

  • Mandates that persons filing civil actions must submit an affidavit under penalty of perjury confirming they have read the complaint and are not receiving compensation from an attorney for filing.

  • Prohibits persons or attorneys from demanding a specific amount of money before commencing civil action, though may state potential liability.

  • Bars courts from awarding civil penalties and compensatory damages in private civil actions, reserving such awards only for enforcement actions brought by the attorney general.

Legislative Description

Public accommodation; services; civil actions

Last Action

Senate majority caucus: Do pass

2/16/2016

Full Bill Text

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