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SB0118Introduced in the Senate

Self-service storage facilities.

EngrossedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Blake Doriot, District 12

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Self-service storage facilities. Provides that the owner of a self-storage facility may tow or remove a motor vehicle, trailer, or watercraft if the renter is in default for at least 60 days. Specifies that a rental agreement is considered accepted if a person does not return the signed rental agreement but continues to use the storage space for at least 30 days. Provides that an owner of a self-service storage facility may terminate or choose not to renew a contract with a renter if certain conditions are met. Allows an owner of a self-service storage facility to dispose of a former renter's personal property not less than 30 days after terminating the rental agreement. Provides that a rental agreement may be delivered and executed electronically.

Where it stands

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

January 29, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate - Third reading · January 27, 2026

40

Yes

6

No

3

Absent or Not Voting

49 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Authored by Senator Doriot

  2. First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

  3. Senator Rogers added as second author

  4. Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

  5. Senator Freeman added as third author

  6. Second reading: ordered engrossed

  7. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 95: yeas 40, nays 6

  8. House sponsor: Representative Bartels

  9. Senator Buchanan added as coauthor

  10. Referred to the House

  11. First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

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