Georgia 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 387 — Courts; regulation of the practice of law; provide creation/distribution of certain self-help legal documents is not unlawful if disclaimer is provided

Last action — Senate Read and Referred

  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 2013-2014 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 19 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of the practice of law, so as to provide that creation and distribution of certain self-help legal documents is not unlawful if a disclaimer is provided; to provide for a civil action for damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Read and Referred

  2. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

  • John Wilkinson · Primary
  • Jeff Mullis · Primary
  • Tyler Harper · Primary
  • Ronnie Chance · Primary
  • Jack Murphy · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

  • John Wilkinson
  • Jeff Mullis
  • Tyler Harper
  • Ronnie Chance
  • Jack Murphy

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (242)

242 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 387 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 19 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of the practice of law, so as to provide that creation and distribution of certain self-help legal documents is not unlawful if a disclaimer is provided; to provide for a civil action for damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 387?
SB 387 is sponsored by John Wilkinson, Jeff Mullis, Tyler Harper, Ronnie Chance, and Jack Murphy.
What is the current status of SB 387?
This bill died with 2013-2014 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 387?
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