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AR HB1445

AR HB1445
To Prohibit Certain Restrictions On The Regulation Of Short-term Rentals.


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Introduced
02/10/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2025

Introduced Session

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON THE REGULATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill aims to protect property owners' rights to use their properties as short-term rentals by limiting local governments' ability to restrict such rentals. The bill begins with legislative findings emphasizing constitutional property rights and the importance of tourism. It defines a "short-term rental" as a residential property rented for 30 days or less and prohibits local governments from enacting ordinances that would effectively prevent or limit such rentals. Local governments are, however, allowed to implement certain regulations, including a registration process with a maximum fee of $50, provided these regulations do not prohibit short-term rentals. The bill specifies that local governments can only suspend a short-term rental permit under specific circumstances, such as multiple ordinance violations or serious incidents resulting in injury or death. Additionally, the bill mandates that short-term rentals be classified as residential land use for zoning purposes and prevents local governments from regulating short-term rental marketplaces. The key intent is to protect property owners' rights to use their properties as short-term rentals while maintaining basic safety and regulatory standards.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE- HOUSE (on 04/15/2025)

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