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S2703Introduced in the Senate

Prohibits cities or towns that implement a rent control ordinance from raising property taxes and such prohibition would last for as long as the rent control ordinance is in effect.

IntroducedSenate Housing and Municipal Government

Introduced by Leonidas Raptakis, District 33

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TOWNS AND CITIES -- PROPERTY TAX/RENT FREEZE BILL - Prohibits cities or towns that implement a rent control ordinance from raising property taxes and such prohibition would last for as long as the rent control ordinance is in effect.

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Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

February 27, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

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