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VA HB704
VA HB704Arbitration agreements; unconscionable and unenforceable provisions, sexual harassment and assault.
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Introduced
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018
03/10/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Arbitration agreements; unconscionable and unenforceable provisions; sexual harassment and sexual assault. Provides that any provision of an arbitration agreement that has the purpose or effect of concealing the details regarding a claim of sexual harassment or sexual assault is unconscionable and unenforceable.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Code of Virginia to provide that any provision of an arbitration agreement that has the purpose or effect of concealing the details regarding a claim of sexual harassment or sexual assault is unconscionable and unenforceable. This applies to claims related to Virginia's criminal statutes on rape, forcible sodomy, object sexual penetration, and sexual battery. The bill does not limit any other grounds that may exist at law or in equity for the unenforceability of such agreements or their provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Karrie Delaney (D)*,
Jennifer Boysko (D),
Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D),
Patrick Hope (D),
Paul Krizek (D),
Mark Levine (D),
Alfonso Lopez (D),
Marcus Simon (D),
Last Action
Left in Courts of Justice (on 02/15/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?181+sum+HB704 |
| BillText | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?181+ful+HB704+hil |
| Bill | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?181+ful+HB704+hil+pdf |
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