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AL SB590
Bill
Status
4/6/2010
Primary Sponsor
Lowell Barron
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AI Summary
SB590 Summary: Alabama Multi-Dwelling Bed Bug Control Act
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Establishes landlord obligations to maintain multi-dwelling units free of bed bug infestations, inspect units within 5 days of tenant notice, and begin control procedures within 10 days of confirmed infestation.
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Requires tenants to report suspected bed bug infestations to landlords within 48 hours and comply with pest control protocols; tenants who fail to report become liable for all control costs in their unit and surrounding units.
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Protects landlords and their agents from liability for damages related to bed bugs except in cases of gross negligence, and allows landlords to deduct bed bug control costs from security deposits.
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Mandates the Alabama Department of Public Health prepare and distribute educational pamphlets in English and Spanish describing bed bugs, prevention measures, tenant responsibilities, and landlord duties, with required placement in multi-dwelling units.
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Becomes effective October 1, 2010, and repeals any conflicting county, municipal, or general state laws.
Legislative Description
Bed bugs, control in multi-dwelling residential buildings, legislative findings, definitions, landlord obligations, tenant obligations, publication of pamphlets by Health Department regarding bed bug identification, preention, and reporting of infestations, liability for damages, Multi-Dwelling Bed Bug Control Act
Health
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Energy and Natural Resources
4/6/2010