2005 House Bill 4160

Raise small claims cap to $10,000

Introduced in the House

Feb. 2, 2005

Introduced by Rep. John Pastor (R-19)

To increase the maximum amount that may be recovered in small claims court from $3,000 to $10,000.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 14, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 29, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that raises the cap to $7,500.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. John Pastor (R-19)

To only raise the cap to $6,000.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 2 (details)

To increase the maximum amount that may be recovered in small claims court from $3,000 to $6,000.

Received in the Senate

July 26, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary