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CS/SB 1970: Mediation Alternatives/Judicial

GENERAL BILL by Judiciary ; Campbell ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Smith

Mediation Alternatives/Judicial; deletes language re disclosure of specified information made during court-ordered mediation; provides immunity from liability for trainees in Supreme Court's mentorship program; provides immunity from liability for persons serving as mediators in specified circumstances; provides for creation of Mediation Confidentiality & Privilege Act, etc. Amends 44.102,.107,.201, 61.183; creates 44.401-.406.

Effective Date: 07/01/2004
Last Action: 6/10/2004 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2004-291
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
2/6/2004 Senate • Prefiled
2/17/2004 Senate • Referred to Judiciary
3/2/2004 Senate • Introduced, referred to Judiciary -SJ 00113
4/14/2004 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 04/19/04, 11:30 am, 110-S
4/19/2004 Senate • CS by- Judiciary; YEAS 8 NAYS 0 -SJ 00699; CS read first time on 04/21/04 -SJ 00707
4/20/2004 Senate • Placed on Calendar, on second reading -SJ 00699
4/23/2004 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 00868; Read second time -SJ 00801; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00801; Ordered engrossed -SJ 00801
4/24/2004 Senate • Read third time -SJ 00882; CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 00882
4/26/2004 House • In Messages; Received, placed on Calendar -HJ 00806
4/27/2004 House • Substituted for HB 1765 -HJ 00824; Read second and third times -HJ 00824; CS passed; YEAS 114 NAYS 0 -HJ 00824
4/28/2004 Senate • Ordered enrolled -SJ 01340
6/9/2004 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
6/10/2004 • Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2004-291