Requires air conditioning in certain residential rental units.
This bill requires owners of multiple dwelling units (like apartment buildings) to provide operational air conditioning that maintains indoor temperatures at or below 80°F from May 16 to September 30 each year. It specifically applies to units occupied by or intended for senior citizens (62+ years old) or people with disabilities. The requirement does not apply to healthcare facilities or seasonal rental units (rented for 125 days or less). The Department of Community Affairs will create rules to implement these standards for all qualifying units.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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Shirley Turner
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