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H1613Introduced in the House

Permitting persons to bring car damage arising from a pothole against the public entity into small claims court

Introduced

Introduced by Tackey Chan, District 02-NOR

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to authorize the filing for damages in small claims court against a public entity arising from potholes under the jurisdiction of said entity. The Judiciary.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

March 26, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on The Judiciary

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  4. Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  5. Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  6. Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

  7. Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

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