SB 846 – Provides that an attorney shall not collect a contingency of more than a specified percentage of damages

• Sponsor: Richard
• LR Number: 5911S.03I
• Committee: Small Business, Insurance and Industry
• Last Action: 5/16/2014 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 846-Richard
• Effective Date: Upon voter approval

Current Bill Summary

SB 846 - This act states that in an action for damages an attorney shall not collect a contingency of more than a specified percentage of the damages.

This act contains a referendum clause.

This act is similar to provisions contained in SCS/SB 589 (2014).

JESSICA BAKER