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SB154Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Eviction Records.

IntroducedSenate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Introduced by Stanley Chang, District 9

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requires that all court records of any eviction proceeding be sealed within specified timeframes upon resolution of the proceeding. Authorizes the court to seal certain eviction records prior to the expiration of these timeframes upon motion by a tenant who is able to demonstrate that certain conditions apply. Requires the clerk of the court to provide access to sealed eviction records to the tenant. Makes it a discriminatory practice to require a person to disclose a sealed eviction record as a condition of certain real property transactions. Prohibits discrimination in real property transactions against a person with a sealed eviction record.

Where it stands

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

December 8, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Pending Introduction.

  2. Introduced and passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to CPN, JDC.

  4. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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