HB 1217: Keeper of livery stable; liens, requirements.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Keeper of livery stable; liens; requirements. Creates a process by which any person that boards, pastures, or otherwise keeps any horse, cattle, or other animal pursuant to an agreement with the owner of such horse, cattle, or other animal may impose a possessory lien for the reasonable charges due for such animal's care, feeding, and maintenance, which includes a provision for the lienholder to retain possession of the animal for 30 days until certain conditions are met and a procedure for the owner of the animal to dispute such lien. The bill also provides that if no such action has occurred upon the expiration of the 30 days, the lienholder may proceed with enforcing the lien as provided by current law.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 753 (effective 7/1/2026)
2. March 31, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3. March 31, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
4. March 31, 2026Signed by Speaker
5. March 30, 2026Signed by President
6. March 30, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1217ER)
7. March 30, 2026Enrolled
8. March 11, 2026Senate amendments agreed to by House (95-Y 4-N 0-A)
9. March 10, 2026Passed Senate with amendments Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
10. March 10, 2026Engrossed by Senate as amended
11. March 10, 2026Courts of Justice Amendment agreed to
12. March 10, 2026Read third time

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