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- H.R.1255
H.R.1255: To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 3, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 3, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
93 (42 Democrats, 52 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prohibits any entity that receives funds from the federal government from using them to file a class action lawsuit against an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded on behalf of any facility resident unless the resident (or the resident's legal representative), after receiving notice of the proposed class action lawsuit, has the opportunity to elect not to have the action apply to the resident.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 3, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Barney Frank (D-Mass.) |