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HB 997: Expedited Foreclosure Proceedings for Abandoned Real Property

GENERAL BILL by Gottlieb

Expedited Foreclosure Proceedings for Abandoned Real Property; Provides factors for determining if residential real property is vacant; authorizes mortgagee to file motion with court to determine if certain property is abandoned real property; requires mortgagee to provide notice & provides requirements for such notice; requires mortgagee to conspicuously post notice on subject property; specifies time frame in which court can schedule hearing on motion; provides requirements for court.

Effective Date: 7/1/2024
Last Action: 3/8/2024 House - Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
12/21/2023 House • Filed
1/8/2024 House • Referred to Civil Justice Subcommittee
• Referred to Justice Appropriations Subcommittee
• Referred to Judiciary Committee
• Now in Civil Justice Subcommittee
1/9/2024 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
3/8/2024 House • Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee