IN SR0066

Urges the Legislative Council to assign the topic of air conditioning units and other landlord-tenant matters to an appropriate interim study committee

Addresses concerns that House Enrolled Act 1541 (enacted in 2021) has been interpreted by landlords to ban window air conditioning units, citing provisions preventing local governments from regulating landlord-tenant relationships

Cites CDC data showing extreme heat was linked to over 11,000 deaths and 120,000 emergency room visits in 2023, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities

Notes approximately one-quarter of U.S. households rely on window air conditioners, which are more affordable than central air systems and common in apartments, older homes, and mobile homes

Identifies additional landlord-tenant concerns including the sale of residential properties subject to unexpired leases