Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 31 — UNIFORM COLLABORATIVE LAW ACT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Creates the Uniform Collaborative Law Act. Defines terms. Provides that the provisions of the Act are applicable to collaborative law participation agreements that meet the requirements of the Act signed on or after the effective date of the Act. Contains provisions concerning: requirements of collaborative law agreements; the beginning and conclusion of the collaborative law process; proceedings before a tribunal; disqualification of collaborative lawyers; disclosure of information; standards of professional responsibility and mandatory reporting; procedures for protecting parties from violent or coercive behavior; confidentiality; privileges; the authority of a tribunal if a collaborative agreement does not meet the requirements of the Act; uniformity of application and construction; and the Act's relation to the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Re-referred to Assignments; 3-9(b)

  3. Re-referred to Assignments

  4. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Postponed - Judiciary

  5. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 25, 2013

  6. Second Reading

  7. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Postponed - Judiciary

  8. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Judiciary

  9. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  10. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael Noland

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2013

  12. Do Pass as Amended Judiciary; 009-000-000

  13. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  14. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary

  15. Postponed - Judiciary

  16. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  17. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael Noland

  18. Postponed - Judiciary

  19. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt

  20. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval

  21. Assigned to Judiciary

  22. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

  23. Sponsor Removed Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

  24. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

  25. Referred to Assignments

  26. First Reading

  27. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael Noland

Sponsors

  • Michael Noland · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Michael Noland

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 31 do?
Creates the Uniform Collaborative Law Act. Defines terms. Provides that the provisions of the Act are applicable to collaborative law participation agreements that meet the requirements of the Act signed on or after the effective date of the Act. Contains provisions concerning: requirements of collaborative law agreements; the beginning and conclusion of the collaborative law process; proceedings before a tribunal; disqualification of collaborative lawyers; disclosure of information; standards of professional responsibility and mandatory reporting; procedures for protecting parties from violent or coercive behavior; confidentiality; privileges; the authority of a tribunal if a collaborative agreement does not meet the requirements of the Act; uniformity of application and construction; and the Act's relation to the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
Who sponsors SB 31?
SB 31 is sponsored by Michael Noland.
What is the current status of SB 31?
This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 31?
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