Authorizes the vacating of an arbitration award on the basis of arbitrator disregard of the law
This bill allows courts to overturn arbitration decisions if the arbitrator ignored the law. It directly affects individuals and companies involved in legal disputes that are resolved through arbitration. The key change adds a specific reason for vacating an award, stating that a decision can be set aside if the arbitrator showed a clear disregard for legal rules. This provision is intended to provide a new ground for challenging arbitration outcomes without changing other existing rules. The bill would become effective 180 days after it is signed into law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2023
Last action Jun 7, 2024
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Jun 7, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
Jan 3, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Jan 30, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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State
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Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
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