SB1955Introduced in the Senate
EVICTION-IMPOUNDING COURT FILE
Introduced by Elgie Sims, District 17
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that in the Eviction Article, the term "impounded" has the meaning ascribed to the term in the Court Record and Document Accessibility Act. In that Article, replaces the term "seal" with "impound" and provides that a court may order that a file may be impounded by agreement of the parties. In the expungement provisions of the Criminal Identification Act, modifies the definitions of "expunge" and "seal" and removes a definition of "impounded". Makes conforming changes, including in the Court Record and Document Accessibility Act. Changes "court" to "circuit court clerk" relating to some court duties.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 9, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Judiciary Committee · March 19, 2025
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
| Elgie Sims | 17 | Yes |
| Michael Hastings | 19 | Yes |
| Darby Hills | 26 | Yes |
| Michael Halpin | 36 | Yes |
| Don Harmon | 39 | Yes |
| John Curran | 41 | Yes |
| Jil Tracy | 50 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Judiciary
Postponed - Judiciary
Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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