2012 Senate Bill 1073

Mandate landlords provide storage for evicted tenant belongings

Introduced in the Senate

April 18, 2012

Introduced by Sen. David Robertson (R-26)

To mandate that landlords evicting a tenant must provide a shipping/storage container large enough to hold the tenant’s furniture and other property, and then store the property for an unspecified length of time.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 2, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections

June 7, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Amendment offered by Sen. David Robertson (R-26)

To tie-bar the bill to Senate Bill 1168, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. SB 1168 would authorize new registration mandates and fees for landlords, and revise current limits on fees charged for government inspections.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 26 to 11 (details)

To mandate that landlords evicting a tenant must provide a shipping/storage container large enough to hold the tenant’s furniture and other property, and then assure the "safe and lawful disposal" of the property.

Received in the House

June 7, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs