Motor Vehicle Franchise Contract Arbitration Fairness Act of 2001

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Bill Number

S 1140

Introduced

Jun 29, 2001

Latest Action

By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 107-266. Minority views filed.

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Topics

Automobile industry Automobile repair Commerce Commercial arbitration Contracts Franchises (Retail trade) Government Operations and Politics Government paperwork Law Transportation and Public Works

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Summary

Motor Vehicle Franchise Contract Arbitration Fairness Act of 2001 - Provides that whenever a motor vehicle franchise contract provides for the use of arbitration to resolve a controversy arising out of or relating to the contract, arbitration may be used to settle the controversy only if both parties consent in writing after such controversy arises. Requires the arbitrator to provide the parties with a written explanation of the factual and legal basis for the award.

Actions

Sep 10, 2002

By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 107-266. Minority views filed.
Oct 31, 2001

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 210.
Oct 31, 2001

Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.
Oct 18, 2001

Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 29, 2001

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7195-7196)
Jun 29, 2001

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7195)
Jun 29, 2001

Introduced in Senate

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