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SB477Introduced in the Senate

Civil Actions - Real Estate Appraisals - Record Retention and Statute of Limitations

EngrossedHouse Economic Matters

Introduced by Mike McKay, District 1

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Altering the period from 5 to 12 years that a licensed real estate appraiser must retain certain records; establishing a statute of limitations for certain civil actions against a person for certain real estate appraisal-related actions; extending the statute of limitation for certain civil actions for an alleged discriminatory housing practice related to the appraisal of residential real property; and applying the Act prospectively.

Where it stands

Hearing 3/26 at 2:30 p.m.

March 23, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · March 19, 2026

44

Yes

1

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

  2. Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.

  3. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

  4. Favorable with Amendments {853924/1 Adopted

  5. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

  6. Third Reading Passed (44-1)

  7. Referred Economic Matters

  8. Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

  9. Hearing canceled

  10. Hearing 3/26 at 2:30 p.m.

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