Establishes the "Uniform Collaborative Law Act"

HB 2122 establishes the Uniform Collaborative Law Act to create a formal legal framework for collaborative law processes, which are alternative dispute resolution methods where parties work with their lawyers to settle issues without court intervention. The bill directly affects individuals and organizations involved in disputes who choose to sign a collaborative law participation agreement, defining specific roles for parties, collaborative lawyers, and nonparty participants. Key provisions require written agreements that outline the scope of the matter and identify representatives, while strictly prohibiting tribunals from forcing parties into this process. The legislation also sets clear rules for when a process ends, such as when a party initiates court action or discharges their lawyer, and mandates that any court proceedings related to the matter be paused while the collaborative process is active.