S.2396

Extends time for a party to apply for stay of arbitration to180 days; invalidates any provision that penalizes a party for seeking legal representation; requires arbitrator to provide notice of default to a party for failure to pay fees.

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Extends time to apply for stay of arbitration to 180 days and invalidates penalties for seeking legal representation.

This bill amends arbitration laws by extending the time for a party to apply for a stay of arbitration to 180 days. It also invalidates any agreement provision that penalizes a party for seeking legal representation. Additionally, it mandates that arbitrators provide notice of default to a party for failure to pay fees. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 31

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 31

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

Jan 30

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary