Mechanics' liens; good faith performance by unlicensed contractors. (HB297)
Introduced By
Del. Manoli Loupassi (R-Richmond)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/31/2013 | Committee |
| 12/31/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14100253D |
| 12/31/2013 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/09/2014 | Impact statement from DPB (HB297) |
| 01/10/2014 | Assigned Courts sub: Civil |
| 01/13/2014 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely |
| 02/12/2014 | Left in Courts of Justice |