2017 House Bill 5073

Require mediation as default for some lawsuits

Introduced in the House

Oct. 5, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Klint Kesto (R-39)

To require that certain kinds of lawsuits must be referred to mediation absent an objection, with specified exceptions including certain types of disputes that may not be referred to mediation. The bill prescribes procedures, timetables and more.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 17, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Law and Justice.

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice