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SB158 • 2025

Allows a landlord and a tenant to agree to a recurring charge in lieu of a security deposit.

Allows a landlord and a tenant to agree to a recurring charge in lieu of a security deposit.

Housing
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Meek
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-19 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Housing and Development.

  4. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act lets landlords charge a fee in lieu of a security deposit. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.4).
Allows a landlord and a tenant to agree to a recurring charge in lieu of a security deposit. Establishes requirements of an agreement.
Relating to: Relating to charges in lieu of security deposit.
Current location: In Senate Committee