Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 This bill limits the use of mandatory arbitration agreements in disputes involving a hazard to public health or safety. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of arbitration to resolve such a dispute unless all parties agree to arbitration in writing after the dispute arises.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Law
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationContracts and agencyEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth promotion and preventive care
Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019
USA116th CongressS-620| Senate
| Updated: 2/28/2019
Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2019 This bill limits the use of mandatory arbitration agreements in disputes involving a hazard to public health or safety. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of arbitration to resolve such a dispute unless all parties agree to arbitration in writing after the dispute arises.
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationContracts and agencyEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth promotion and preventive care