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HB 985: Housing

GENERAL BILL by Eskamani ; Joseph ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Harris ; Robinson, F.

Housing; Creates Department of Housing & Tenant Rights; provides for secretary be appointed by Governor & confirmed by Senate; provides purpose of department; requires department submit a report; revises provisions relating to residential tenancies, landlords, & tenants, including requirements for rental agreements, security deposits, notices, evictions, rights to purchase, rent control, impact fees, abandonment of property, & documentary stamp taxes.

Effective Date: 7/1/2024
Last Action: 3/8/2024 House - Died in State Affairs Committee
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
12/21/2023 House • Filed
1/8/2024 House • Referred to State Affairs Committee
• Referred to Appropriations Committee
• Referred to Judiciary Committee
• Now in State Affairs Committee
1/9/2024 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
3/8/2024 House • Died in State Affairs Committee