Requiring landlords to comply with a default maintenance code if the rental property is in a city or county that has not adopted a maintenance code.
Sponsored By: Leah Howell (Republican)
Passed
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Leah Howell
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Robyn R. Essex
Republican • House
Cyndi Howerton
Republican • House
Sean Tarwater
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Committee of the Whole - Passed over and retain a place on the calendar
2/19/2026HouseStricken from Calendar by Rule 1507
2/19/2026HouseCommittee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Local Government
2/16/2026HouseHearing: Friday, February 13, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 281-N
2/13/2026HouseIntroduced
2/2/2026HouseReferred to Committee on Local Government
2/2/2026House
Bill Text
As introduced
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