An Act relative to landlords accountability with regard to drug houses
This bill proposes new penalties for landlords who knowingly rent out properties used for illegal drug activities. It applies to private residential owners but explicitly excludes housing authorities from these restrictions. Landlords found guilty of this violation could face civil fines ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 per offense and potential loss of their property. Any fines collected would be directed to law enforcement agencies to fund drug awareness education and substance abuse counseling programs.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Jun 5, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jamie Murphy
DDemocratic
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