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S 1461

Safe SHORES Act of 2025

119th Congress Introduced by Shelley Moore Capito and 1 co-sponsor

Bill S 1461 extends tenants' response time to 90 days for major capital improvement rent increases, empowering them to better assess and contest proposed hikes.

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Bill Summary · S 1461

Summary of Bill S 1461

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: S 1461
  • Title: Extends the answer time when a major capital improvement rent increase has been filed to ninety days
  • Status: Committed to Rules
  • Introduced: January 10, 2025
  • Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of Bill S 1461 is to extend the timeframe for tenants to respond to proposed major capital improvement (MCI) rent increases. By increasing the response period to ninety days, the bill aims to provide tenants with additional time to review, understand, and prepare their responses to these significant rent increase proposals.

Key Provisions

  • Extension of Response Time: The bill specifically extends the time allowed for tenants to answer a filed MCI rent increase from the current duration to ninety days. This change is intended to ensure that tenants have adequate time to assess the implications of the proposed increases on their housing costs.

Impact

  • Tenants: The bill directly affects tenants living in properties where landlords propose major capital improvements that would lead to rent increases. By allowing more time for response, tenants may have a better opportunity to seek advice, gather information, and prepare their cases against the proposed increases.
  • Landlords: While the bill provides tenants with more time, it may also affect landlords by delaying the implementation of rent increases associated with major capital improvements. This could impact their cash flow and financial planning.

Legislative Timeline

  • January 10, 2025: Bill was introduced and referred to the Committee on Housing, Construction and Community Development.
  • March 3, 2025: The bill was reported for the first time (1st Report Calendar).
  • March 4, 2025: The bill advanced to the second report calendar (2nd Report Calendar).
  • March 5, 2025: The bill advanced to the third reading.
  • June 13, 2025: The bill was committed to rules for further consideration.

Related Legislation

Bill S 1461 is related to several prior-session bills, including:
- A 859
- A 764
- A 8459
- A 2448
- A 1646 (companion bill)
- A 4376
- A 956
- A 1881
- S 7403

These related bills may address similar issues regarding rent increases and tenant protections, indicating a broader legislative focus on housing affordability and tenant rights.

Conclusion

Bill S 1461 seeks to enhance tenant protections by extending the response time for major capital improvement rent increases to ninety days. This legislative change aims to empower tenants with more time to respond to significant financial changes in their housing situation, potentially leading to more informed decisions and better advocacy for their rights.

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

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