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Senate approves bill restricting local authority over rental-application fees despite concerns about tenants
Summary
The Senate passed House Bill 2-50 to limit local governments from capping landlord fees (including background-check/application fees), igniting debate over portability of checks, potential landlord abuse and protections for low-income renters; the bill passed 18–8.
The Senate debated and passed House Bill 2-50, which restricts local governments from limiting certain landlord fees such as application and background-check charges.
Sponsor Senator Hickman said the bill reinforces market principles and prevents local ordinances from limiting fees that landlords charge. "We allow the market to operate," he said on the floor, arguing statewide uniformity.
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