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SF 4145

Landlords prohibition from listing the name of a minor child of a tenant in a eviction complaint

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Doron Clark and 1 co-sponsor

Prohibits landlords from listing minor children's names on lease agreements and eviction documents to protect child privacy in court records.

Author added Oumou Verbeten
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Bill Summary · SF 4145

Legislative bill overview

SF 4145 prohibits landlords from including the names of minor children in lease agreements or eviction complaint documents. The bill restricts landlords' ability to identify tenants' dependent children in official rental housing documentation and legal proceedings.

Why is this important

Child privacy advocates argue that listing minors' names in public court records and eviction filings creates unnecessary privacy exposure and potential safety risks. The measure addresses concerns about children's personal information being accessible through public legal documents, which could be used for harassment, identification, or other harmful purposes.

Potential points of contention

  • Landlord operational concerns: Landlords may argue they need to identify all household occupants for lease enforcement, lease violations involving minors, and property management purposes
  • Court administration questions: There could be practical challenges for judges and courts in processing eviction cases if minor household members cannot be formally documented, potentially affecting eviction outcome enforceability
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill may lack clarity on how landlords verify occupancy, enforce occupancy limits, or address lease violations involving minors without being able to reference them by name
  • Selective application: Unclear whether this applies to background checks, rental applications, or only to final documents, creating enforcement inconsistencies

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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