An Act relative to notice of contract, dissolution of lien
This bill changes the rules for when construction payment claims (liens) automatically end. It sets specific deadlines: most liens expire 90 days after project completion notices or 120 days after termination notices, unless a claimant files a payment statement. For small residential projects (1-4 homes), a lien can last up to five years if the homeowner files an affidavit confirming no debt exists and records a payment statement. This affects contractors, subcontractors, and homeowners by clarifying when unpaid claims must be formally recorded to remain valid.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Feb 27, 2025
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Christopher Markey
DDemocratic
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