Removal Jurisdiction Clarification Act of 2020

House Bill 5801 - Removal Jurisdiction Clarification Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5801 Removal Jurisdiction Clarification Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Law. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5801

Removal Jurisdiction Clarification Act of 2020

This bill requires federal courts to remand to state court, upon motion, civil actions that are removed to federal court solely on the basis of diversity jurisdiction, if a citizen of the state where the action has been brought has joined as a defendant but has not yet been served. Such actions must be remanded if such a defendant is served within the eligible time period.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5801

Bill HR 5801 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2020. Bill HR 5801 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2020. Bill HR 5801's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. as of March 10, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5801

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5801

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Law

Potential Impact Areas

- Civil actions and liability

- Federal district courts

- Jurisdiction and venue

- State and local courts

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5801

Removal Jurisdiction Clarification Act of 2020

To amend title 28, United States Code, to establish a procedure for remand of a civil action that has been removed before service on a forum defendant, and for other purposes.

Removal Jurisdiction Clarification Act of 2020