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HB05257Introduced in the House

An Act Prohibiting A Landlord From Requiring A Security Deposit In Excess Of One Month's Rent From Any Tenant.

IntroducedJoint Housing

Introduced by Housing Committee

What does this bill do?

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Official description

To prohibit landlords from requiring a security deposit in excess of one month's rent from any tenant.

Where it stands

Public Hearing 02/24

February 20, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred to Joint Committee on Housing

  2. Public Hearing 02/24

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