HB05359Introduced in the House
An Act Concerning Provisions In Residential Rental Agreements.
Introduced by Housing Committee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
To (1) provide for the availability of at least one method of rental payment at no cost to a residential tenant, (2) prohibit the increase of rental charges upon breaches of a rental agreement, (3) prohibit the use of rental agreement clauses providing that the tenant agrees to increased rental payments after the expiration of the lease, and (4) provide for disclosure of late fees.
Where it stands
File Number 143
March 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Chamber not recordedStage: HSG Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) · March 10, 2026
13
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
19 senators recorded in this Chamber not recorded vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Minnie Gonzalez | 3 | Yes |
| Joshua Hall | 7 | Yes |
| Gary Turco | 27 | Yes |
| Steve Weir | 55 | No |
| Kevin Brown | 56 | Yes |
| Larry Butler | 72 | Yes |
| Laurie Sweet | 91 | Yes |
| Joseph Zullo | 99 | No |
| Tony Scott | 112 | No |
| Antonio Felipe | 130 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Housing
Public Hearing 03/03
Joint Favorable
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/23/26 5:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
House Calendar Number 123
File Number 143
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