FL S1612 | 2011 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on March 3 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-05-07 - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on March 3 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-05-07 - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Requires the Florida Supreme Court to establish a program to require the licensure of paralegals practicing in this state. Requires that the Supreme Court establish minimum standards and qualifications and provide for continuing education, certification, and professional conduct. Requires the Supreme Court to create an independent board to assist in the regulation of paralegals. Provides penalties for unlicensed practice.
Title
Regulation of the Paralegal Profession
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-07 | Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration | |
| 2011-03-09 | Referred to Judiciary; Budget -SJ 179 | |
| 2011-03-03 | Filed |
Florida State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2011/1612 |
| Text | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2011/1612/BillText/Filed/HTML |
