HB1144 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

RESIDENTIAL-PUB UTIL SERVICES
Last Action

3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors

Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Common Interest Community Association Act and the Condominium Property Act. Provides that associations may establish and maintain a system of master metering of public utility services to collect related payments subject to the Residential Property Utility Service Act. Repeals the Tenant Utility Payment Disclosure Act and adds the provisions of the repealed Act to the Residential Property Utility Service Act. Amends the Rental Property Utility Service Act. Provides that a municipality may request a copy in writing of the formula used by the landlord, condominium, or common interest community association for allocating public utility payments among the unit owners. The landlord or condominium or common interest community association shall respond within 30 calendar days of receiving the municipality's request. Prohibits treble damages from being awarded to tenants under the Residential Property Utility Service Act for violations of the amendatory Act.
Actions

DateChamberAction
1/04/2025HousePrefiled with Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
1/09/2025HouseFirst Reading
1/09/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/11/2025HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee