Bill Status of HB 5258   97th General Assembly


Short Description:  CONSUMER CONTRACT PLAIN LANG

House Sponsors
Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Consumer Contract Plain Language Act. Requires consumer contracts to be written in a simple, clear, understandable, and easily readable manner. Establishes the requirements necessary for compliance with the Act. Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce the Act. Provides remedies, including statutory damages. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/8/2012HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios
  2/8/2012HouseFirst Reading
  2/8/2012HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/21/2012HouseAssigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
  3/9/2012HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die

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