Requires a certificate of merit in proceedings to recover possession of real property
Summary
Relates to requiring a certificate of merit in proceedings to recover possession of real property; requires the petition shall be accompanied by a certificate, signed by the attorney for the petitioner, certifying that the attorney has reviewed the facts of the case and that, based on consultation with representatives of the petitioner identified in the certificate and the attorney's review of pertinent documents, there is a reasonable basis for the commencement of such action; provides that where a petitioner willfully fails to provide copies of required papers and documents the court may dismiss the petition without prejudice.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 24, 2023
Last action Jan 3, 2024
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
May 8, 2023
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 6494A
upper
May 8, 2023
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
upper
Apr 24, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jessica Ramos
DDemocratic/Working Families
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