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FL S1530
Bill
AI Summary
- Defendants in eviction proceedings for nonpayment of rent may file a motion to have court records sealed and their name replaced with "tenant" on the progress docket if certain conditions are met, such as the case being settled, a default judgment being satisfied, or 5–10 years having passed since a merits judgment
- Persons who have been evicted more than once are ineligible for relief under the proposed law
- The motion must be served on all parties, accompanied by an affidavit attesting to eligibility; if no written objection is filed within 30 days, the court must grant relief without a hearing
- If judgment is entered in favor of the tenant or the parties file a joint stipulation, the tenant's name must automatically be substituted with "tenant" on the progress docket without further motion or hearing
- The court is prohibited from charging filing or reopening fees for these motions, and the provisions apply retroactively to any judgment entered before, on, or after July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Court Records of Eviction Proceedings
Last Action
Introduced
1/22/2026
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