SB 22 Summary

• Prohibits landlords from renting dwelling units that they know or reasonably suspect have a current bed bug infestation.

• Requires landlords to disclose to prospective tenants if adjacent units are currently infested with bed bugs, being treated, or treated within the previous 30 days.

• Mandates landlords inspect units and hire licensed pest control operators within 14 days of receiving notice of suspected bed bug infestation, and complete remediation within 14 days of confirming infestation.

• Assigns remediation costs to landlords for infestations discovered within 60 days of lease commencement; tenants share costs if discovered after 60 days, except in public housing and university housing where landlord bears all costs.

• Requires landlords to notify affected tenants and the Department of Health of infestations and maintain records of all control measures for two years; effective July 1, 2050.