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DE SB99
Bill
Status
Engrossed
5/17/2023
Primary Sponsor
Marie Pinkney
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AI Summary
- Prohibits municipalities from requiring crime-free lease agreements as a condition of tenancy.
- Prohibits municipalities from mandating eviction of tenants when a tenant, household member, or guest is accused, arrested, charged, or convicted of crimes.
- Does not restrict landlords' existing discretion to evict tenants for criminal activity or other material lease violations under state law.
- Addresses concerns that crime-free housing ordinances use vague definitions, penalize crime victims, and can result in racially motivated evictions.
- At least 6 Delaware municipalities currently have crime-free housing ordinances that would be prohibited under this act.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 22 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Municipalities.
Last Action
Reported Out of Committee (Housing) in House with 5 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
6/15/2023
Committee Referrals
Housing5/18/2023
Housing & Land Use4/25/2023
Full Bill Text
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