Model Policies

Class Actions Improvements Act Summary This Act makes several revisions to the basic class action statute or rule that has been adopted in some form by…

Model Legislation Section 1. {Title}  This Act shall be called and may be cited as the “[Intrastate Forum Shopping Abuse Reform Act]”. Section 2. {Venue} [Section _____ ] shall be…

Section 1. {Short Title} This act may be known as the Commonsense Consumption Act. Section 2. {Legislative Intent}  To prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, packers, distributors, carriers, holders, sellers, marketers…

SECTION 1. Legislative Purpose and Findings a. The purpose of this act is to provide greater transparency, accountability, and fairness for the criminally accused during the grand jury proceedings.

WHEREAS, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is committed to developing effective criminal justice policies that hold offenders accountable while maximizing results for public safety, victims, and taxpayers; and WHEREAS,…

Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Fair Share Act; abolishing joint and several liability and providing for allocation of responsibility. Section 1. {Several liability.} (A) In any civil action based…

Model Policy  Section 1. {Title} This Act shall be called and may be cited as the “Full and Fair Noneconomic Damages Act.” Section 2. {Findings} (A) The…

Asbestos Claims Transparency Act Model Policy Title __ of the [   ] Code is amended by adding Chapter ___ to read…

Model Legislation Section 1. {Title} This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Ten-Year Statute of Repose Act. Section 2. {Limitation period} (A) In…

Asbestos and Silica Claims Priorities Act Title __ of the [    ] Code is amended by adding Chapter __ to read as follows: Chapter __.  Claims Involving Asbestos…

Section 1. {Appeal Bond Waived} (A)    In any civil action in which a plaintiff obtains a judgment, the state supersedeas bond requirements shall be waived as to that portion of…

Section 1.  {Short Title} This Act is titled and may be known as the Admissibility in Civil Actions of Nonuse of a Seat Belt  Section 2. In any civil action,…