Relating to residential tenancy hold deposits.

Added protection for applicants whose rental offers are revoked by landlords, ensuring they receive damages if the landlord breaks the promise to rent.

Changed the deposit return timeline from four days to five business days and added an exception for returns delayed by acts of God.

Added a new exception allowing landlords to retain deposits if the applicant rejects the agreement due to material defects affecting habitability.

Reorganized penalty structure to separate deposit return from penalty calculations and clarified when penalties apply based on timely repayment.

Updated bill sponsorship to include additional representatives and senators, and changed the bill status from Introduced to A-Engrossed with House amendments.