MA S726

Bill

Relative to cimex lectularius

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to bed bugs. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill establishes requirements and responsibilities for tenants and landlords (referred to as "owners") regarding bed bug infestations in rental properties. Key provisions include: - Defining key terms such as "bed bug," "control," and "infestation," and clarifying that the bill does not apply to single-family dwellings. - Requiring tenants to immediately notify landlords of bed bug infestations, provide access for inspection and treatment, and cooperate with prescribed pest control measures. Tenants who fail to do so may be liable for damages. - Requiring landlords to inspect for and address bed bug infestations within specified timeframes, including hiring a certified pest control applicator. Landlords who fail to comply are not protected from liability for damages. - Prohibiting landlords from renting units with known bed bug infestations without first treating the issue. - Directing the Department of Public Health to create an informational sheet on bed bugs to be provided to tenants upon lease signing. The overall intent is to establish a collaborative process between tenants and landlords to identify, treat, and prevent bed bug infestations in rental housing.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Mark Cusack (D), John Keenan (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2402 (on 04/09/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S726

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S726
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S726.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
S1128	Increasing recycling by landlords and tenants	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S1334	Relative to window guards in residential rental properties	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1764	To provide for efficient use of leased or rented property and prevent waste in use of leased or rented facilities	Accompanied a study order, see H4481	Similar To
S2402	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Housing to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to bed bugs	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S716	Authorizing municipalities to protect low and moderate income tenants and units of governmentally involved housing	Reported from the committee on Senate Rules and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S859	Regarding right of first refusal in the event of foreclosure and short sales and deeds in lieu	Accompanied a study order, see S2313	Similar To
S948	Promoting rental housing stability	Accompanied a study order, see S2313	Similar To

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