S 1417 changesRequires parties in arbitration hearings to be represented by attorneys in certain circumstances.*

What changed

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This round of changes to S 1417 consists of an administrative update to the bill's preamble to document Senate floor amendments adopted on February 24, 2026. The revised preamble clarifies two key aspects of the bill's scope: first, that the attorney representation requirements do not apply to pro se litigants who appear on their own behalf, and second, that the requirements apply specifically to arbitration hearings rather than to all arbitration proceedings more broadly. The substantive provisions of the bill regarding mandatory attorney representation in certain arbitration circumstances remain unchanged in this version.

Change log

• PREAMBLE

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  Preamble updated to reflect Senate floor amendments

  The preamble statement has been replaced to document Senate floor amendments adopted on February 24, 2026. The new statement clarifies that the bill's provisions do not apply to pro se litigants (those appearing on their own behalf) and apply specifically to arbitration hearings rather than other arbitration proceedings. The previous committee statement describing the bill's purpose and technical review has been removed.