Mechanics' liens; liens attaching to property, memorandum of lien.
Summary
Mechanics' liens; liens attaching to property; memorandum of lien. Removes the exclusion of the attachment of a mechanic's lien to property improved or repaired when the lien is based on a claim for repairs or existing structures. The bill further removes (i) the ability of a lien claimant to file any number of memoranda of lien including the details relating to the lien and (ii) the provisions of the Code specifying that no memorandum filed shall include sums due for (a) labor or materials furnished more than 150 days prior to the last day labor was performed or (b) material furnished to the job preceding the filing of such memorandum.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jul 21, 2026
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The Courts of Justice Committee substitute extends the deadline for filing a mechanics' lien memorandum from 90 days to 120 days after the last work performed or project completion. This gives contractors and material suppliers an additional 30 days to perfect their liens, reducing the risk of losing lien rights due to tight filing deadlines.
TIMELINE
The deadline for filing a memorandum of lien under Section 43-4 was extended from 90 days to 120 days. This applies to both the outer limit measured from the last day of the month in which work was last performed or materials were last furnished, and the absolute outer limit measured from project completion or termination.
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Feb 4, 2026
House of Delegates · Reported by committee
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
Jan 29, 2026
House of Delegates · Referred to committee
Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
Jan 29, 2026
House of Delegates · Reported by committee
House subcommittee offered
Jan 13, 2026
House of Delegates · Referred to committee
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Runion
RRepublican
Co
Bill Wiley
RRepublican
Co
Ellen McLaughlin
RRepublican
Co
Mike Cherry
RRepublican
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