HB 1239 Illinois House · 98th Regular Session

UNIFORM COLLABORATIVE LAW ACT

Summary
Creates the Uniform Collaborative Law Act. Defines terms. Provides that the provisions of the Act are applicable to collaborative law participation agreements that meet the requirements of the Act signed on or after the effective date of the Act. Contains provisions concerning: requirements of collaborative law agreements; the beginning and conclusion of the collaborative law process; proceedings before a tribunal; disqualification of collaborative lawyers; disclosure of information; standards of professional responsibility and mandatory reporting; procedures for protecting parties from violent or coercive behavior; confidentiality; privileges; the authority of a tribunal if a collaborative agreement does not meet the requirements of the Act; uniformity of application and construction; and the Act's relation to the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2013
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2013 Last action Dec 3, 2014
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Dec 3, 2014
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 22, 2013
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 13, 2013
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary
Feb 1, 2013
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Ron Sandack
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