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107th Congress
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Motor Vehicle Franchise Contract Arbitration Fairness Act of 2001
Introduced: June 29, 2001
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 10, 2002
By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 107-266. Minority views filed.
Oct 31, 2001
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 210.
Oct 31, 2001
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.
Oct 18, 2001
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 29, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7195-7196)
Jun 29, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7195)
Jun 29, 2001
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Motor Vehicle Franchise Contract Arbitration Fairness Act of 2001 - Provides that whenever a motor vehicle franchise contract provides for the use of arbitration to resolve a controversy arising out of or relating to the contract, arbitration may be used to settle the controversy only if both parties consent in writing after such controversy arises. Requires the arbitrator to provide the parties with a written explanation of the factual and legal basis for the award.
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By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 107-266. Minority views filed.
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