Hiring of real property: indoor temperature.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill adds a maximum indoor temperature of 82°F as a required characteristic of a tenantable dwelling. It lets landlords and tenants agree on mechanical or non‑mechanical cooling methods, bans passing the cost to tenants, and sets notice and liability rules for portable devices. It also amends planning statutes to require annual housing‑need reports and a state‑run website with compliance help.

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Hearings

• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Apr 7, 2026
• Judiciary
  Judiciary · Apr 7, 2026

History

1. Apr 7, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
2. Mar 17, 2026Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
3. Mar 16, 2026Referred to Coms. on JUD. and H. & C.D.
4. Mar 16, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.
5. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
6. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• McKinnor · sponsor

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