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MS HB990

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/18/2010

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Declares binding arbitration clauses in contracts between sellers/providers and Mississippi citizens to be unconscionable as a matter of public policy
  • Renders arbitration clauses in any contract between a seller or provider and a Mississippi citizen nonbinding
  • Preserves all legal remedies available in Mississippi courts for citizens who would otherwise be subject to an arbitration clause
  • Introduced by Representative Banks during the 2010 Regular Session and referred to the Judiciary B Committee
  • Effective date of July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Arbitration clause; considered nonbinding in certain contracts.

Last Action

Failed

2/9/2010

Full Bill Text

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