HB207 Alabama 2017 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Attorneys, requiring an attorney to disclose to a client whether he or she has a current malpractice insurance policy
Description
Under existing law there is no requirement for a practicing attorney to disclose to a client whether he or she has a current malpractice insurance policy
This bill would require that an attorney licensed in this state make a disclosure, in writing, to any client regarding whether he or she possesses a current malpractice insurance policy prior to entering into an agreement for professional services with that client
Relating to attorneys; to require that an attorney licensed in this state make a disclosure, in writing, to any client regarding whether he or she possesses a current malpractice insurance policy prior to entering into an agreement for professional services in this state with that client.
Subjects
Malpractice Insurance
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 14, 2017 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB207 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |