Provides that arbitration awards in consumer and employment disputes, where the arbitration is conducted pursuant to a contract, shall include all issues in dispute and findings thereon
Summary
Provides that arbitration awards in consumer and employment disputes, where the arbitration is conducted pursuant to a contract, shall include all issues in dispute and the arbitrator's findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 15, 2025
Last action May 19, 2026
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This bill amends the rules for arbitration awards in consumer and employment disputes to require arbitrators to provide a written explanation of their reasoning. The change ensures that arbitration outcomes are more transparent and understandable for the parties involved, moving away from a requirement to list specific legal findings to one that demands a clear rationale for the decision.
Scope change
The bill narrows the scope of mandatory detailed awards by adding an exemption for employees who hold officer positions or work under individually negotiated employment contracts, while maintaining the requirement for other consumer and employment disputes.
REQUIREMENT
Changed the requirement for arbitration awards in consumer and employment disputes from stating specific 'findings of fact and conclusions of law' to providing a general 'explanation of the reasons for the award'.
Added a clause stating that the award requirements must not be inconsistent with federal law.
ELIGIBILITY
Added a specific exemption stating that the requirement for an explanation does not apply to employees who are officers or employed under individually negotiated employment contracts.
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Committee
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Amendments
2
May 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8421A
lower
May 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
May 15, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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