Revise laws related to enforcement of liens
HB 529 revises Montana's procedures for enforcing liens, which are claims by contractors, suppliers, or laborers for unpaid work or materials on property. It eliminates the need for a summons in lien enforcement cases, replacing it with an "order to show cause" that must be served on the property owner at least 21 days before a hearing via certified and first-class mail. The bill requires lienors to submit specific documents, including an affidavit detailing the work performed and an itemized list of unpaid charges, to support their claim. These changes streamline court filings, notices, and the sale process for property to satisfy outstanding liens.
Bill status
died
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Last action Feb 19, 2025
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LC2359.pdf
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This bill was renumbered from LC 2359 to HB 529.1 and updated with an authorized print version label. The substantive content of the lien enforcement provisions remains unchanged, with only minor formatting adjustments to section numbering and spacing.
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Bill number changed from LC 2359 to HB 529.1
Footer text changed from 'LC 2359' to 'Authorized Print Version - HB 529'
Minor formatting adjustments to section numbering and spacing throughout the document
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Feb 18, 2025
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(H) Referred to Committee - (H) Business and Labor
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Feb 18, 2025
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(H) Introduced
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Steve Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
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