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2014 SESSION

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HB 297 Mechanics' liens; good faith performance by unlicensed contractors.

Introduced by: G. Manoli Loupassi | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Mechanics' liens; unlicensed contractors; good faith performance. Provides that an unlicensed contractor who performs labor for another is entitled to a mechanics' lien if the labor was performed in good faith and without actual knowledge of any licensure requirements for the performance of such labor. Currently, a person who performs labor without a valid license or certificate issued by the Board for Contractors or the proper class of license is not entitled to a mechanics' lien.

FULL TEXT

• 12/31/13  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14100253D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 12/31/13  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14100253D
• 12/31/13  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/10/14  House: Assigned Courts sub: Civil
• 01/13/14  House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely by voice vote
• 02/12/14  House: Left in Courts of Justice