1999 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 604

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures
Sponsored By:
Senator Hughes
Entitled:
Civil Actions - Year 2000 Liability

Synopsis:

Establishing when an action arises against a person whose product or service is not year 2000-ready; establishing that a person whose product or service is not year 2000-ready is liable for any damages proximately caused by the failure of the product or service to be year 2000-ready; providing that it is not a defense to an action brought against a person whose product or service is not year 2000-ready that the person exercised due diligence or acted in accordance with the prudent person standard; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/5
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/10
Hearing 3/3 at 1:00 p.m.
4/12
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
COMMERCE AND BUSINESS -see also- ENTERPRISE ZONES;SMALL BUS.
COMPUTERS
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- ADVTG.; LABELING; WARRANTIES.
CONTRACTS -see also- LAND INSTALLMENT CONTRACTS; PROCUREMENT
DAMAGES
LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 3-1501 , 3-1502 , 3-1503 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered