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Committee approves unauthorized-practice-of-law bill after debate over constitutional concerns
Summary
The committee adopted a substitute and favorably recommended House Bill 260, which clarifies civil remedies and creates criminal penalties for unauthorized practice of law; proponents including the Attorney General's Office supported the measure while some public commenters raised constitutional concerns about access to counsel.
On Feb. 25 the Senate Business and Labor Standing Committee adopted a substitute and voted to favorably recommend House Bill 260, the unauthorized-practice-of-law amendments, after testimony from the sponsor, volunteer committee members, and the Attorney General's Office.
Representative Labe presented the bill, saying it arose from…
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