SB1940Introduced in the Senate
MOBILE HOME PARK-OMBUD
Introduced by Laura Murphy, District 28
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Creates the Mobile and Manufactured Home Ombudsperson Act. Creates the Office of the Mobile and Manufactured Home Ombudsperson within the Department of Public Health. Provides that the Ombudsperson shall offer training, educational materials and course offerings for residents, owners, and other interested persons or groups on the operation and management of mobile and manufactured home parks and the relevant laws that are applicable. Requires the Ombudsperson to establish a written policy for resolving complaints made by residents and a dispute resolution process to assist resolving disputes between owners of mobile home parks and residents. Provides that the owner of a manufactured home park that is operated for profit shall pay to the Office of the Mobile and Manufactured Home Ombudsperson a specified annual fee for each lot within the park. Imposes late payment penalties. Provides that fees and penalties collected by the Office of the Mobile and Manufactured Home Ombudsperson must be deposited into the Mobile and Manufactured Home Ombudsperson Fund, a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that money in the Fund may be used to pay necessary administrative costs and to assist eligible persons, including veterans and persons with disabilities, by supplementing their monthly rent for the manufactured home lot on which their manufactured home is located, in accordance with specified criteria. Amends the State Finance Act to include the Fund as a special fund. Effective January 1, 2027.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
June 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Judiciary Committee · April 29, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Elgie Sims | 17 | Yes |
| William Cunningham | 18 | Not Voting |
| Michael Hastings | 19 | Yes |
| Darby Hills | 26 | Yes |
| Michael Halpin | 36 | Yes |
| Don Harmon | 39 | Yes |
| John Curran | 41 | Yes |
| Jil Tracy | 50 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Directed to Multiple Committees Re-referred to Judiciary then to Appropriations - Health & Human Services
Re-referred to Judiciary
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Judiciary; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 5, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 12, 2026
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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