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SB 1612: Regulation of the Paralegal Profession

GENERAL BILL by Richter

Regulation of the Paralegal Profession; 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.

Effective Date: 7/1/2011
 Last Action: 5/7/2011 Senate - Died in Judiciary
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Judiciary (JU)
  2. Budget (BC)

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    3/3/2011 Senate • Filed
    3/9/2011 Senate • Referred to Judiciary; Budget -SJ 179
    • Introduced -SJ 179
    5/7/2011 Senate • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
    • Died in Judiciary

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  • SB 1612, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/3/2011 at 11:15 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 1149 Regulation of the Paralegal Profession Steinberg Similar Last Action: 5/7/2011 H Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee
    Location: In committee/council (CVJS)     		Track This Bill

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