HB593
Summons for unlawful detainer; legal resources, plain-language overview of process.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 5, 2026
House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
Chief Patron:
Shelly Simonds (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Summons for unlawful detainer; additional information; legal resources; plain-language overview of process.
Provides that any summons for an unlawful detainer issued may include additional information attached, prepared by the Commonwealth, the locality in which the unlawful detainer hearing is to be held, or a nonprofit organization serving the jurisdiction in which such hearing is to be held, regarding (i) legal resources available ... (More) to the plaintiff and defendant, (ii) a plain-language overview of the unlawful detainer process, and (iii) the Eviction Diversion Program eligibility and applicability. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103900D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/29/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB593)
- 01/29/2026 - House: Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
- 01/29/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 02/05/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
