Bill > HB153

This bill mandates that landlords of apartment buildings with four or more units must provide air-conditioning, with specific implementation dates: June 1, 2026, for newly constructed units and October 1, 2026, for units undergoing renovations that involve significant electrical or heating system upgrades. The law requires that from June 1 to September 30 each year, landlords must ensure that air-conditioning systems, whether tenant-controlled or landlord-maintained, keep the interior habitable spaces at or below 80 degrees Fahrenheit at three feet above the floor, unless necessary for reasonable maintenance. This requirement applies prospectively, meaning it will not affect building permits issued before its effective date, and it does not prevent local governments from enacting even stricter air-conditioning standards.