HB 1426: Judgments; limitations on enforcement, docketing of gen. district court judgments in circuit court.

Official summary

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

Limitations on enforcement of judgments; docketing of general district court judgments in the circuit court. Provides that, for judgments entered in the general district court on or after July 1, 2026, where enforcement of such judgments is sought by a debt buyer, the docketing of an abstract of such judgment in the circuit court shall not effect the 10-year limitation period to enforce such judgment. Under current law, such docketing allows a general district court judgment to be treated as a judgment entered by the circuit court and may be extended in the same manner as a judgment entered by the circuit court.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 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 848 (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 31, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1426)
6. March 30, 2026Signed by President
7. March 30, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1426ER)
8. March 30, 2026Enrolled
9. March 12, 2026Senate amendments agreed to by House (67-Y 30-N 0-A)
10. March 11, 2026Passed Senate with amendments (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
11. March 11, 2026Engrossed by Senate as amended
12. March 11, 2026Courts of Justice Amendments agreed to

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