2015 Senate Bill 351

Ban divorce lawyer “ambulance chasing”

Introduced in the Senate

May 21, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To prohibit a lawyer from soliciting business from a party to a divorce action within 21 days after proof of service in the action was filed with the court, punishable by fines of $1,000, and $5,000 for subsequent violations.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 3, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 10, 2015

Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)

Received in the House

June 10, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary