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Relating to rent limitations on private properties
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 30, 2024
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 30, 2024
- Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2024 session adjourned on April 19, 2024, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Local governments would be allowed to pass rules that limit how much rent can be charged for homes or businesses. Currently, cities and counties are not allowed to set any limits on rent prices for private properties. This change would remove those restrictions.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to rent limitations on private properties. Current law prohibits a county or city from adopting or enforcing an ordinance imposing any limitation on the amount of rent that can be charged for leasing private residential or commercial property. The bill strikes the prohibitions.
Why it matters. Cities and counties would be allowed to pass and enforce local laws that limit how much rent can be charged for private residential or commercial properties. Currently, local governments are prohibited from setting these types of rent limits.2
House subcommittee
Named January 30, 2024. On February 5, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-0.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: February 5, 2024 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
Iowa Code it changes
Lobbying
7 for · 7 against · 6 undecided · Who →