Bill > HB1319

This bill amends the Mechanics' Lien Law of 1963 by modifying the definition of "materials" in Section 201(7). Specifically, the bill explicitly adds rented equipment to the definition of materials, which now includes building materials, supplies, fixtures, machinery, and equipment that are reasonably necessary for the construction of or incorporated into an improvement. The language clarifies that rented equipment can be considered materials under the mechanics' lien law, potentially expanding the scope of what contractors and suppliers can include when filing a mechanics' lien. A mechanics' lien is a legal claim against a property by those who have supplied labor or materials for improvements to that property. The bill will take effect 90 days after its enactment, providing time for stakeholders in the construction and legal industries to understand and adapt to the updated definition.

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