Relating to the perfection of mechanics’ liens and mechanics’ liens remedies and including effective date provisions

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 2, 2021
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 2, 2021
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 15, 2021
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 23, 2021
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   Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 29, 202145–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 30, 2021
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 30, 2021

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill specifies that a perfected mechanic’s lien shall be limited to the county or counties in which the building, land, or improvement to be charged with the lien is situated. The bill also provides that, in addition to an action to enforce a mechanic’s lien, attorney fees may be awarded to a prevailing plaintiff in an action brought upon any bond given in lieu of a mechanic’s lien. The bill takes effect January 1, 2022.

Changed since by amendments H-1352, S-3099, H-1328; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed¹

House subcommittee

Named February 2, 2021 (as HSB 173). On February 9, 2021 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.

• Rep. Stan Gustafson R
• Rep. Christina Bohannan D
• Rep. Sandy Salmon REmail

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