BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5870: Short-term rentals

Concerning short-term rentals.

Summary

Requires short term rental operators and platforms to obtain a business license, maintain a certain level of liability insurance, pay applicable taxes, and provide certain information to guests.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5870), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to short-term rentals;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 13, 2020By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 8, 2019First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Economic Development & Trade.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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