HB1742 (2017)
Title: Limits Lawsuits for Deceptive Trade Practices
Summary: This bill amends the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and makes it more difficult for citizens to sue and collect damages in deceptive trade lawsuits. Family Council Action Committee opposes taking rights away from citizens and opposed this bill.
The House passed the bill by a vote of 53-31. The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 19-12.
Outcome: Passed
Act Number: 986 of 2017
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* This legislator is not currently in office.