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HB4567Introduced in the House

CIV PRO-DEFAULT JUDGMENT

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Introduced by Dagmara Avelar, District 85

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Prohibits a court from entering a default judgment against a party if the party: (1) is a pro se litigant; (2) has a specified disability or health condition; and (3) failed to appear at a hearing due to that disability or health condition. Provides that a party who meets these requirements is not required to give notice to the court of the party's inability to appear at a hearing. Provides that any default judgment entered against a party who meets these requirements shall be set aside and the party may seek relief from the default judgment. Applies to all default judgments, whether entered before, on, or after the effective date of the amendatory Act.

Where it stands

Referred to Rules Committee

January 30, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

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