Jurisdictional Updates

Article 9 and Lien-Related Legislation Oklahoma:  SB 273, which would require that persons who prepare certain tax lien notices related to personal property must register with the Oklahoma Tax Commission and pay a $50 annual fee, passed the House as

Maryland – 2021 Annual Business Filings Due April 15, Extension System Available The State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) posted a reminder that Thursday, April 15 is the filing deadline for 2021 annual reports and/or personal property tax returns

Article 9 and Lien-Related Legislation New Mexico: The governor signed HB 66 on 4/6/2021 to add definitions for “good faith” and “public-finance transaction” to the state’s UCC § 9-102. The bill also contains a provision that would exclude public-finance transactions

Federal – Legislation Amends the Small Business and CARES Acts House Bill 1799 (Public Law 117-6) signed by the president and effective March 30 amended the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the

Article 9 and Lien-Related Legislation Georgia:  HB 480, which would amend the mechanics and materialmen lien law to provide a lien for the services of registered interior designers, passed the Senate as amended and the House concurred, all on 3/31/2021. 

New Mexico – Biennial Corporate Report Due Date Extended to May 17, 2021 All Biennial corporate reports with a due date of April 15, 2021 will be granted an extension with a due date of May 17, 2021.  Additional information

Article 9 and Lien-Related Legislation Kansas: SB 58, which would address fraudulent liens and UCC financing statements, passed the House as amended on 3/25/2021.  The House refused to concur in the Senate amendments and the bill is now in conference

Nebraska – LLC Protected Series Act Amended Legislative Bill 253 signed by the governor March 17 and effective March 18 amended the LLC and the Protected Series Act to clarify (1) fees for designation of protected series filings and (2)

Mississippi – Changes to Insurance Department’s 2021 Annual Company Licensing Renewals The Insurance Department’s 2021 Annual Company Licensing Renewal Notification describes a process change regarding delivery method and payment of invoices and will accept online submission of applications in addition

Article 9 and Lien-Related Legislation Minnesota: Senate Bill 2106 was introduced on 3/12/2021 to address secretary of state matters.  Section 11 of the bill includes fraudulent UCC filing provisions based on the hip-pocket amendments to UCC Article 9. Committee assignment