S. 1186 (112th): Fair Arbitration Act of 2011

Introduced:
Jun 13, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Jefferson “Jeff” Sessions [R-AL]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 13, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 13, 2011
Referred to Committee Jun 13, 2011
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Judiciary

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Full Title

A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 9, United States Code, to establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses in contracts.

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Last updated Jun 13, 2011.
12 pages

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6/13/2011--Introduced.
Fair Arbitration Act of 2011 - Requires a contract containing an arbitration clause, in order to be binding on the parties, to:
(1) have a heading "ARBITRATION CLAUSE" printed in bold, capital letters;
(2) state explicitly whether participation in arbitration is mandatory or optional;
(3) identify a source that a consumer or employee can contact for additional information regarding the arbitration program; and
(4) provide notice that all parties retain the right to resolve a dispute in a small claims court for a claim of $50,000 or less.
Entitles each party under arbitration to:
(1) a competent, neutral arbitrator and independent, neutral administration of the dispute;
(2) representation by an attorney or other representative at such party's expense;
(3) a fair arbitration hearing;
(4) a face-to-face hearing;
(5) the right to present evidence and cross examine witnesses;
(6) a written explanation of the basis for the arbitrator's decision; and
(7) the right to opt out of binding arbitration and into the small claims court (for claims of $50,000 or less).
Prescribes procedures for complaints by any party of denial of rights by the other party or the arbitrator.

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  • 9 U.S.C. Chapter 1