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OH HB576

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/23/2020

Primary Sponsor

John Rogers

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Origin

House of Representatives

133rd General Assembly (2019-2020)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits county treasurers and prosecuting attorneys from instituting foreclosure proceedings or enforcing tax liens against homesteads from the effective date through September 7, 2020

  • Requires county treasurers and prosecuting attorneys to request continuance of any foreclosure proceedings initiated on or after March 9, 2020 but before the bill's effective date until at least September 8, 2020, or voluntarily dismiss the proceedings without prejudice

  • Suspends tax certificate sales for homesteads from the effective date through September 7, 2020

  • Requires county auditors to waive or remit interest and penalties charged against homesteads between March 9, 2020 and September 8, 2020

  • Declares the act an emergency measure to minimize economic impact to Ohio citizens from the COVID-19 disease outbreak and makes it effective immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Suspend homestead interest penalty and foreclosure

Courts and Civil Law : Courts

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Ways and Means

5/5/2020

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means5/5/2020

Full Bill Text

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