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 Bill Status of HB3838  101.th General Assembly


Short Description:  HOMEOWNER'S PROPERTY SIGN ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Daniel Didech

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Homeowner's Property Signage Act. Provides that a homeowner may erect signage on the homeowner's property if the sign is erected for the purpose of informing the public of good faith concerns about public health or environmental issues on or near the property on which the sign is erected. Provides that there is a presumption that erecting such a sign is not defamatory or otherwise wrongful conduct. Provides that a plaintiff shall overcome the presumption by clear and convincing evidence. Provides that a defendant who prevails in a civil action may recover all legal fees and costs related to the defense of the action. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  5/10/2019HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
  5/14/2019HouseFirst Reading
  5/14/2019HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

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