VA SB163 | 2012 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 10 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-03-10 - House: Left in Courts of Justice
Pending: House Courts of Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 10 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-03-10 - House: Left in Courts of Justice
Pending: House Courts of Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]
Summary
Foreclosure; use of false records, documents, or statements. Provides that any person who knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or used a false or fraudulent record, document, or statement in support of any foreclosure shall be liable to the injured party. Upon proof of both a violation and damages, the injured party shall be entitled to appropriate equitable relief and compensatory damages. If compensatory damages are awarded, an injured party may also be awarded punitive damages. A person violating the provisions of this bill shall be liable for reasonable attorney fees and costs of a civil action.
Title
Foreclosure; use of false records, documents, or statements.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2012-02-09 - Senate - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (28-Y 12-N) (Y: 28 N: 12 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-02-07 - Senate - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N) (Y: 40 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-02-06 - Senate - Senate: Reported from Courts of Justice (10-Y 4-N) (Y: 10 N: 4 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-02-07 - Senate - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N) (Y: 40 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2012-02-06 - Senate - Senate: Reported from Courts of Justice (10-Y 4-N) (Y: 10 N: 4 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-10 | House: Left in Courts of Justice | |
| 2012-02-27 | House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote | |
| 2012-02-16 | House: Assigned Courts sub: #2 Civil | |
| 2012-02-13 | House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice | |
| 2012-02-13 | House: Read first time | |
| 2012-02-13 | House: Placed on Calendar | |
| 2012-02-09 | Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (28-Y 12-N) | |
| 2012-02-08 | Senate: Read second time and engrossed | |
| 2012-02-07 | Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N) | |
| 2012-02-06 | Senate: Reported from Courts of Justice (10-Y 4-N) | |
| 2012-01-10 | Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice | |
| 2012-01-10 | Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100872D |
