Requires arbitration agreements for certain disputes to be in a separate agreement

HB 983 requires businesses to present arbitration agreements as separate, distinct written documents rather than including them within standard contracts or terms of service. This applies to disputes between businesses and consumers or employees where arbitration is sought. The bill mandates that parties must explicitly agree to arbitration in a standalone agreement, preventing businesses from embedding arbitration clauses within broader contractual terms. It directly affects businesses that currently use bundled contracts for dispute resolution.