Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009

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Bill Number

HR 1237

Introduced

Feb 26, 2009

Latest Action

Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law Discharged.

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Topics

Aging Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration Contracts and agency Health facilities and institutions Law Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

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Summary

Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 - Provides that a pre-dispute arbitration agreement between a long-term care facility and a resident (or anyone acting on the resident's behalf) shall not be valid or specifically enforceable.

Actions

Jun 21, 2010

Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law Discharged.
Mar 16, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
Feb 26, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 26, 2009

Introduced in House

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