HB5234Introduced in the House
LANDLORD-TENANT FEES
Introduced by Nabeela Syed, District 51
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Provides that if and only if House Bill 3564 becomes law, the changes in House Bill 3564 go into effect January 1, 2027 (rather than July 1, 2026). Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0514
June 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · May 30, 2026
41
Yes
15
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Assigned to Housing Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Housing Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Housing Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Housing Committee; 010-006-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 067-031-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Do Pass Executive; 009-004-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 5, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 19, 2026
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 041-015-001
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date June 26, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0514
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