SENATE BILL 820

File Code: Real Property Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 657

Sponsored By:

Senator DeGrange

Entitled:

Mechanics' Liens - Notice to Purchaser

Synopsis:

Clarifying that the filing of a petition constitutes notice to a purchaser of real property of the possibility of a mechanics' lien being perfected, even if equitable title has passed to the purchaser; and prohibiting the filing of a petition concerning a mechanics' lien from affecting a bona fide purchaser for value.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/17

First Reading Senate Rules

2/18

Re-referred Judicial Proceedings

2/23

Hearing 3/8 at 1:00 p.m.

3/14

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

MECHANICS' LIENS

NOTICES

PETITIONS

REAL PROPERTY

Bill affects the following Statute:

Real Property

( 9-102 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered