MN SF3812

Expands civil immunity protections to include arbitration organizations and their representatives, granting them the same immunity as judges acting in judicial capacity.

Extends competency protections so that arbitration organization representatives cannot be required to testify or produce records about arbitration proceedings, matching protections previously limited to individual arbitrators.

Maintains existing exceptions allowing testimony when necessary to determine claims brought by arbitrators, organizations, or their representatives against parties to the arbitration.

Allows testimony if a party files a motion to vacate an award under section 572B.23 and establishes prima facie grounds for vacating.

Requires courts to award reasonable attorney fees and litigation expenses to arbitrators, organizations, or representatives when frivolous civil actions are brought against them or when parties attempt to compel testimony in violation of the law.