SENATE BILL 980

File Code: Business Regulation and Occupations Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 486

Sponsored By:

Senator Hafer

Entitled:

Lawyers - Solicitation of Clients - Prohibition on Written Communications

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a lawyer from sending a written communication directly or through an agent to a specified prospective client; and providing an exception.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/24

First Reading Senate Rules

3/8

Re-referred Judicial Proceedings

3/9

Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m.

4/10

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ATTORNEYS

CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES

SOLICITATION

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

Bill affects the following Statute:

Business Occupations and Professions

( 10-605.3 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered