2005 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 674

CHAPTER NUMBER: 501 File Code: Real Property Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 921
Sponsored By:
Senators Hughes and Della
Entitled:
Real Property - Abatement of Nuisances on Property Used for Controlled Dangerous Substance Offenses

Synopsis:

Specifying the persons against whom an action may be brought to abate a nuisance on property used for controlled dangerous substance offenses; clarifying that a plaintiff is entitled to equitable relief in an action to abate a drug-related nuisance whether or not an adequate remedy exists at law; authorizing a court, if a tenant fails to comply with an order to abate a drug-related nuisance, to order restitution of possession of the property to the operator of the property; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/4
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/16
Hearing 3/2 at 1:00 p.m.
3/21
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
3/20
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/22
Third Reading Passed (47-0)
4/7
Returned Passed
House Action
3/23
First Reading Environmental Matters
3/28
Hearing 4/1 at 1:00 p.m.
4/6
Favorable Report by Environmental Matters
4/2
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/4
Third Reading Passed (133-0)
Action after passage in Senate and House
5/26
Signed by the Governor Chapter 501

Sponsored by:

Senator Ralph M. Hughes, District 40
Senator George W. Della, Jr., District 46

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES -see also- SUBSTANCE ABUSE
COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
DISCLOSURE
EVICTION
LANDLORD AND TENANT -see also- EVICTION; LEASES & RENT; etc.
LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPARTMENT OF
NUISANCES -see also- NOISE; WEEDS
REAL PROPERTY
SEARCH AND SEIZURE

Bill affects the following Statute:

Real Property
( 14-120 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
Senate
March 22, 2005: Third Reading Passed (47-0)
House
April 4, 2005: Third Reading Passed (133-0)