Senate Sponsors: KARPIEL-DILLARD. Short description: CIV PRO-CLASS AUTHORIZATION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that an attorney may not claim to represent or sue in behalf of any person as a member of a class unless the attorney first provides to the court the person's written authorization to be so represented. Sets forth contents of the written authorization. Provides that an attorney seeking to represent a class may not solicit potential members of the class, but that the court may direct the attorney to provide and pay for notice to potential class members. Provides that no settlement of an action and no decision or judgment of a court in an action binds a person who has not affirmatively consented to joining the action as a member of the class. Provides for penalties. Provides that, if there is a conflict with any other law of this State, the new provisions shall control. Provides that the new provisions apply to all civil actions filed on or after the effective date of the new provisions. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status