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GA HB759

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Wendell Willard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the existing exemption from unauthorized practice of law restrictions from "banks" to all "financial institutions" as defined by Code Section 7-1-4, provided their deposits are federally insured
  • Broadens the scope of permissible advice from matters incidental to "banks or banking" to matters incidental to "providing financial services"
  • Retains existing provisions allowing any person, firm, or corporation to draw legal instruments for others without fee, when done at the solicitation and direction of the party executing the instrument
  • Amends Code Section 15-19-52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of the practice of law
  • Sponsored by Representatives Willard of the 51st and Morris of the 156th; passed both the Georgia House and Senate

Legislative Description

Courts; financial institutions; certain activities shall not constitute the unauthorized practice of law; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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