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HB 7645 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE IN PARTICULAR ACTIONS -- ARBITRATION

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Extends time for a party to apply for stay of arbitration to180 days; invalidates any provision that penalizes a party for seeking legal representation; requires arbitrator to provide notice of default to a party for failure to pay fees.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 11, 2026
Last action
Feb 26, 2026 — 02/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Justine Caldwell D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled