relative to zoning restrictions on residential rental property.
This bill would prevent local governments from enforcing rules that limit the number of people living in a rental unit based on whether they are related or restrict occupancy to only family members. Specifically, it bans ordinances that cap residents at fewer than two people per bedroom or that require occupants to be related by blood or marriage. The law applies to cities, towns, and counties that contain unincorporated areas or unorganized places. If passed, these restrictions would take effect 60 days after the bill becomes law.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 6, 2023
Last action Oct 10, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
lower
Mar 15, 2024
Committee
Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/11/2024 (Vote 12-6; RC)
lower
Dec 6, 2023
Introduced
Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 14
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Diane Pauer
RRepublican
Co
Alissandra Murray
DDemocratic
Co
BB
Benjamin Baroody
DDemocratic
Co
David Watters
DDemocratic
Co
Deborah Aylward
RRepublican
Co
Ellen Read
DDemocratic
Co
Hope Damon
DDemocratic
Co
Jonah Wheeler
DDemocratic
Co
Keith Murphy
RRepublican
Co
Matthew Santonastaso
RRepublican
Co
SW
Scott Wallace
RRepublican
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