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Relating to the perfection of mechanics’ liens and mechanics’ liens remedies and including effective date provisions
Sponsored by the Senate Judiciary Committee
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2021
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2021
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 10, 2021
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 29, 202145–0
- Done: House committeeApril 1, 2021
- Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 23, 2021
- Done: To the GovernorApril 30, 2021
- Done: Signed into lawApril 30, 2021
HF 561 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 561, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 561 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary People who file mechanic's liens can only apply them to the specific county where the construction work happened. If someone uses a bond instead of a lien, the person who wins the legal case can also get their attorney fees paid.1
Read the official explanation
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.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 12, 2021 (as SSB 1006). On February 3, 2021 it recommended amendment and passage.
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