Class Actions Law (Amendment No. 16) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק תובענות ייצוגיות (תיקון מס' 16)
TL;DRAn amendment to the Class Actions Law that adds new definitions, restricts class actions against small businesses and authorities, and sets a duty of prior notice in claims for the refund of amounts collected.
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What does the bill do?
The proposal amends the Class Actions Law in several ways: it adds definitions for terms such as "mediation", "mediator" and "small business"; it prohibits filing class actions against small businesses (employing up to 5 employees or with an annual turnover of up to 2 million shekels); it prevents filing third-party notices against authorities in class actions; it requires prior notice to a collecting authority within 60 days before filing a claim for the refund of amounts collected unlawfully; and it limits remedies in claims for violation of simple regulations to a mandatory injunction, a prohibitory injunction or declaratory relief only.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Left the coalition 8 seats
Opposition 48 seats
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