HB24-1259
Price Gouging in Rent Declared Disaster
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2024 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning price gouging in housing rental prices during a declared disaster.
Bill Summary:
The act prohibits price gouging in the provision of or offer to provide rent-based housing during a disaster period and within the designated disaster area if the disaster declaration specifically declares a material decrease in residential housing units. A violation of the act is an unfair and unconscionable act or practice.
APPROVED by Governor June 5, 2024
EFFECTIVE June 5, 2024
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2024 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 24-1259 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 24-1259, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-4. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/19/2024 | Senate Amendments | REPASS |
43
AYE
17
NO
5
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/19/2024 | Senate Amendments | CONCUR |
47
AYE
13
NO
5
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 03/11/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
43
AYE
18
NO
4
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/16/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
20
AYE
14
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/10/2024 | L.011 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 04/10/2024 | L.012 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 04/10/2024 | L.008 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 03/08/2024 | L.007 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 02/27/2024 | L.001 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2024 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/29/2024 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/29/2024 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/29/2024 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 04/19/2024 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 04/17/2024 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily |
| 04/16/2024 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/11/2024 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 04/16/2024 - No Amendments |
| 04/10/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor |
| 04/05/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/08/2024 - No Amendments |
| 04/02/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/05/2024 - No Amendments |
| 03/29/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 03/26/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 03/15/2024 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing |
| 03/11/2024 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/08/2024 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 03/01/2024 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 02/27/2024 | House | House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/13/2024 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
(None)
Co-Sponsor
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2024 | 415 | Price Gouging in Rent Declared Disaster |