HB 593: Summons for unlawful detainer; legal resources, plain-language overview of process.

Official summary

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

Summons for unlawful detainer; additional information; legal resources; plain-language overview of process. Provides that any summons for an unlawful detainer issued may, with the approval of the chief judge of the general district court or the chief judge of the circuit court, have attached additional information prepared by the Commonwealth, the locality in which the unlawful detainer hearing is to be held, or a nonprofit organization serving the jurisdiction in which such hearing is to be held regarding (i) legal resources available to the plaintiff and defendant, (ii) a plain-language overview of the unlawful detainer process, and (iii) the Eviction Diversion Program eligibility and applicability.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4

“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, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0635)
2. April 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 635 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 31, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 31, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
5. March 31, 2026Signed by Speaker
6. March 31, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB593)
7. March 30, 2026Signed by President
8. March 30, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB593ER)
9. March 30, 2026Enrolled
10. March 12, 2026Senate amendments agreed to by House (83-Y 15-N 0-A)
11. March 11, 2026Passed Senate with amendments (24-Y 16-N 0-A)
12. March 11, 2026Engrossed by Senate as amended

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