BILL · 1997–98 SESSION
HB 1451: Unauthorized practice of law
Making the unauthorized practice of law a violation of the consumer protection act.
Summary
- The Legislature finds that the unauthorized practice of law, as determined by the state supreme court, affects the public interest, is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce, an unfair method of competition, and therefore, violates the CPA. It is the intent of the Legislature that actions brought under the CPA alleging the unauthorized practice of law be brought primarily by private individuals.
From the House Bill Analysis (HB 1451), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 27, 1997
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Larry Sheahan (R-9)
- Introduced
- January 27, 1997 in the House
- Last action
- January 12, 1998
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Larry Sheahan (R-9)
9 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
HB 1451 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- HB 1451 (2021–22) ECEAP entitlement date
- HB 1451 (2019–20) Local project review
- HB 1451 (2017–18) Language access/students
- HB 1451 (2015–16) Civil commitment
- HB 1451 (2013–14) State auditor/subpoenas
- HB 1451 (2011–12) Global challenge st. funding