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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2021 | IA | SF 252 | Prohibits Cities from Mandating Participation in the Section 8 Federal Housing Program | Bill Passed - House (56 - 38) |
| March 15, 2021 | ID | H 309 | Amends the Property Tax Deferral Program | Bill Passed - House (47 - 21) |
| March 8, 2021 | MS | SB 2107 | Prohibits Cities and Counties from Creating Rental Agreements that Restrict Firearm Access | Bill Passed - House (82 - 34) |
| March 7, 2021 | WA | HB 1236 | Prohibits Rental Terminations or Evictions by Landlords Except on Certain Enumerated Grounds | Bill Passed - House (54 - 44) |
| Feb. 23, 2021 | VA | HB 1889 | Extends Eviction Protections for Renters Experiencing Financial Hardship | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 43) |
| Jan. 28, 2021 | CA | SB 91 | Extends the Eviction Moratorium and Provides Rental Assistance Due to COVID-19 | Bill Passed - House (71 - 1) |
| Jan. 11, 2021 | NJ | A 5130 | Establishes the New Jersey Foreclosure Prevention Act | Bill Passed - House (60 - 15) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | SF 252 | Prohibits Cities from Mandating Participation in the Section 8 Federal Housing Program | Bill Passed - House (56 - 38) |
| 3/15 | H 309 | Amends the Property Tax Deferral Program | Bill Passed - House (47 - 21) |
| 3/08 | SB 2107 | Prohibits Cities and Counties from Creating Rental Agreements that Restrict Firearm Access | Bill Passed - House (82 - 34) |
| 3/07 | HB 1236 | Prohibits Rental Terminations or Evictions by Landlords Except on Certain Enumerated Grounds | Bill Passed - House (54 - 44) |
| 2/23 | HB 1889 | Extends Eviction Protections for Renters Experiencing Financial Hardship | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 43) |
| 1/28 | SB 91 | Extends the Eviction Moratorium and Provides Rental Assistance Due to COVID-19 | Bill Passed - House (71 - 1) |
| 1/11 | A 5130 | Establishes the New Jersey Foreclosure Prevention Act | Bill Passed - House (60 - 15) |