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MS HB499

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Remak

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires eviction summons and complaints to be served within 72 consecutive hours of filing, with court hearings scheduled no more than 14 days from the filing date
  • Reduces the notice period for terminating a rental agreement due to material breach from 14 days to 7 days for the non-breaching party
  • Eliminates judicial authority to extend move-out deadlines beyond 7 days after a possession judgment, while retaining the ability to shorten the period for emergencies
  • Limits eviction hearing adjournments to one continuance maximum, with total proceedings not to exceed 20 days from filing (reduced from 30 days)
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Landlord tenant provisions; revise time periods for eviction and removal.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/12/2026

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