EVICTION-AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
Summary
Amends the Eviction Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Changes "action" to "eviction action" in provisions regarding certain affirmative defenses. Provides that a landlord's right to terminate a tenancy pursuant to State or local law (rather than existing State or local law) is not enlarged or diminished. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2020
Last action Jun 23, 2020
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
6
Key actions
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Committee
3
Jun 23, 2020
Committee
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 12, 2020
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
lower
Jan 27, 2020
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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