2013 Regular Session
Overview
At the request of: | |
Chief Sponsors: | |
Regular Sponsors: | |
Bill Title: | Relating to affirmative defenses. |
Catchline/Summary: | Permits defendant in action under unlawful trade practices law or unlawful debt collections law to respond to action with affirmative defense in which defendant shows by preponderance of evidence that defendant did not intend violation and that violation resulted from bona fide error notwithstanding defendant's maintenance of procedures reasonably adapted to avoid violation. |
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Fiscal Impact: | May Have Fiscal Impact, But No Statement Yet Issued |
Revenue Impact: | No Revenue Impact |
Measure Analysis: | Staff Measure Summary / Impact Statements |
Current Location: | In House Committee |
Current Committee: | House Committee On Judiciary |
Current Subcommittee: | |
Subsequent Referral(s): |
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Potential Conflicts of Interest/Vote Explanations: | Potential Conflicts of Interest/Vote Explanation Documents |