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H.R. 6351 (112th): Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012
- Introduced:
- Aug 02, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
- Sponsor:
- Rep. Linda Sánchez [D-CA39]
- Status:
- Died (Referred to Committee)
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- Full Title
To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
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- Text
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Last updated Aug 02, 2012.
4 pages
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Library of Congress Summary
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8/2/2012--Introduced.
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2012 - Provides that a pre-dispute arbitration agreement between a long-term care facility and a resident (or anyone acting on the resident's behalf) shall not be valid or specifically enforceable.
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The bill contains the following citations to other parts of U.S. law:
Other Citations
- 9 U.S.C. Chapter 1