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AR SB476
Bill
Status
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Clarke Tucker
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AI Summary
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Adds new statute 18-17-914 allowing courts to seal eviction records for nonpayment of rent if the complaint was filed on or after March 1, 2020, and the tenant's failure to pay was caused by COVID-19 pandemic impacts.
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Requires the tenant to file a motion to seal records within 180 days of the termination of any gubernatorial executive order declaring a COVID-19 emergency.
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Limits defendants to sealing court records no more than 3 times under this provision.
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Applies to eviction actions for nonpayment of rent under three statutory provisions: Title 18 Chapter 17 Subchapter 9, § 18-16-101, and § 18-60-304.
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Declares an emergency effective immediately upon approval, stating that sealing pandemic-related eviction records preserves public health and housing availability by preventing landlords from refusing to rent to previously evicted tenants.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Eviction Proceedings; To Allow The Court To Seal Certain Court Records; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
10/15/2021