To remove Mortmain restrictions on religious organizations
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “To remove Mortmain restrictions on religious organizations” Read the full text
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2026 regular session
Where it is
Signed (latest official status) · Pending
Effective Ninety Days from Passage - (June 11, 2026) HB 4453
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The numbers
0
sponsors on the bill
Recorded votes
To remove Mortmain restrictions on religious organizationsSenate · 2026-03-13 · Passed Senate (Roll No. 537) · Yea 33, Nay 0, Absent 1, Excused 0
PASSAGEHouse · 2026-03-02 · Passed House (Roll No. 237) · Yeas 93, Nays 2, Absent 4, Exc 0
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