HOA Priority Bills – Signed into Law:

House Bill 2322

CONDOMINIUMS; COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES; RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES

Requires that any common expenses in a condominium with separate commercial and residential structures be allocated based on the benefit to each structure. Expenses exclusively benefiting a commercial structure must be assessed only to the commercial units, while those benefiting a residential structure must be assessed only to the residential units. Expenses benefiting both structures must be proportionally allocated between them and assessed on a pro rata basis. Places the burden of proof on the condominium association to demonstrate compliance with these allocation requirements in case of disputes. Applies to all condominiums existing on or after the effective date of this legislation.

Last Action: 4/7/25 – Signed by Governor

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Senate Bill 1039

HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATIONS; MEETINGS; RECORDINGS

Requires homeowners’ associations (HOAs) to retain unedited audio or video recordings of their meetings for at least six months and to provide these recordings to any HOA member upon request.

Last Action: 3/31 – Signed by Governor

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Senate Bill 1378

POLITICAL SIGNS; HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS

Protections for political signs in homeowners’ associations and planned communities include flags and include signs and flags supporting or opposing a public officer or candidate without regard to whether the person is on the ballot at the next upcoming election, except for a sign for a candidate in a primary election who does not advance to the general election.

Last Action: 5/2 – Signed by Governor

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Senate Bill 1494

COMMON EXPENSE LIENS; FORECLOSURE; AMOUNT

Increases the minimum amount of unpaid assessments required for a homeowners’ association to initiate foreclosure to $2,000, from $1,200.

Last Action: 4/18 – Signed by Governor

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Senate Bill 1022

SMALL CLAIMS COURT; JURISDICTIONAL LIMIT

Increases the jurisdictional limit of the small claims division to $7,500, from $3,500, for civil actions involving debt, damages, torts, injuries, personal property claims, contract disaffirmation, avoidance, rescission, and equitable relief.

Last Action: 5/2 – Signed by Governor

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HOA Priority Bills:

House Bill 2322

CONDOMINIUMS; COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES; RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES

Requires that any common expenses in a condominium with separate commercial and residential structures be allocated based on the benefit to each structure. Expenses exclusively benefiting a commercial structure must be assessed only to the commercial units, while those benefiting a residential structure must be assessed only to the residential units. Expenses benefiting both structures must be proportionally allocated between them and assessed on a pro rata basis. Places the burden of proof on the condominium association to demonstrate compliance with these allocation requirements in case of disputes. Applies to all condominiums existing on or after the effective date of this legislation.

Last Action: 4/7/25 – Signed by Governor

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Senate Bill 1039

HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATIONS; MEETINGS; RECORDINGS

Requires homeowners’ associations (HOAs) to retain unedited audio or video recordings of their meetings for at least six months and to provide these recordings to any HOA member upon request.

Last Action: 3/31 – Signed by Governor

Senate Bill 1378

POLITICAL SIGNS; HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS

Protections for political signs in homeowners’ associations and planned communities include flags and include signs and flags supporting or opposing a public officer or candidate without regard to whether the person is on the ballot at the next upcoming election, except for a sign for a candidate in a primary election who does not advance to the general election.

Last Action: 4/29 – Passed Senate Final Read 29-0; Ready for Gov

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Senate Bill 1494

COMMON EXPENSE LIENS; FORECLOSURE; AMOUNT

Increases the minimum amount of unpaid assessments required for a homeowners’ association to initiate foreclosure to $2,000, from $1,200.

Last Action: 4/18 – Signed by Governor

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Senate Bill 1535

HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATIONS; ADDRESS LIGHTS

Prohibits homeowners’ associations and condominium associations from restricting the installation or use of lighted home address devices that display the house number, flash red and blue when activated, are visible from the street, and have a low-light adjustment. Allows associations to impose reasonable placement and lighting restrictions as long as they do not prevent, impair, or unreasonably increase the cost of the device.

Last Action: 5/1 – Failed House 3rd Read 25-33

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Senate Bill 1022

SMALL CLAIMS COURT; JURISDICTIONAL LIMIT

Increases the jurisdictional limit of the small claims division to $7,500, from $3,500, for civil actions involving debt, damages, torts, injuries, personal property claims, contract disaffirmation, avoidance, rescission, and equitable relief.

Last Action: 4/29 – Passed Senate Final Read 27-0; Ready for Gov

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Dead Bills

(Please note that a “dead” status is subject to change)

House Bill 2442

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; BUDGET RATIFICATION; REQUIREMENTS

Last Action: 3/19 – Assigned to Senate Gov.

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House Bill 2723

MUNICIPALITIES; ASSOCIATIONS; RESTRICTIONS

Last Action: 3/6 – Assigned to Senate Gov.

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House Bill 2865

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; ATTORNEY FEES

Last Action: 3/12 – Assigned to Senate Gov.

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House Bill 2866

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; UNLAWFUL ENFORCEMENT; DAMAGES

Last Action: 3/10 – Assigned to Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee

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House Bill 2095

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; DELCARATON AMENDMENT; VOTE

Last Action: 2/18/25 – House Standing Committee – Commerce held

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House Bill 2278

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; RECORDS REQUESTS

Last Action: 1/21/25 – House First Reading – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2279

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; VIRTUAL MEETINGS; PROXIES

Last Action: 1/21/2025 – House First Reading – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2280

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; ASSESSMENTS; LIENS; PAYMENTS

Last Action: 1/21/25 – House First Reading – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2410

CONDOMINIUMS; PLANNED COMMUNITIES; DIRECTORS’ DUTIES

Last Action: 1/23/2025 – House First Reading – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2482

CONDOMINIUMS; RENTAL PROPERTY; INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

Last Action: 1/23/25 – Referred to House Rules – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2599

CONDOMINIUMS; CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS; ACTIONS

Last Action: 1/29/25 – Removed from Agenda – Removed from House Government hearing

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House Bill 2656

HOA’S; TERMINATION OF DECLARANT

Last Action: 2/18/25 – House Standing Committee – Regulatory Oversight held

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House Bill 2713

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION DWELLING ACTIONS

Last Action: 2/4/25 – House First Reading – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2732

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION; SHADE STRUCTURES

Last Action: 2/4/25 – House First Reading – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2723

MUNICIPALITIES; ASSOCIATIONS; RESTRICTIONS

Last Action: 3/6 – Assigned to Senate Gov.

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House Bill 2817

CONDOMINIUMS; TERMINATIONS

Last Action: 2/12/25 – House First Reading – Referred to House Commerce

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Senate Bill 1337

HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATIONS; VIOLATIONS; NOTICE

Allows homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and condominium associations to accept electronic submissions for responses to violation notices. Requires violation notices to include that members may petition for a hearing on violations.

Last Action: 3/10 – Assigned to House Gov.

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Senate Bill 1364

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; VOTING; ELECTIONS

Last Action: 2/3/25 – Senate First Reading – Referred to Senate Government

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HOA Priority Bills: 

House Bill 2322

CONDOMINIUMS; COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES; RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES

Requires that any common expenses in a condominium with separate commercial and residential structures be allocated based on the benefit to each structure. Expenses exclusively benefiting a commercial structure must be assessed only to the commercial units, while those benefiting a residential structure must be assessed only to the residential units. Expenses benefiting both structures must be proportionally allocated between them and assessed on a pro rata basis. Places the burden of proof on the condominium association to demonstrate compliance with these allocation requirements in case of disputes. Applies to all condominiums existing on or after the effective date of this legislation.

Last Action: Referred to Senate GOV – Cancelled

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House Bill 2442

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; BUDGET RATIFICATION; REQUIREMENTS

Requires the board of directors of homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and condominium associations to develop and adopt annual operating budgets based on a reasonable and good faith estimate of anticipated common expenses. If the proposed budget results in an annual assessment increase exceeding the consumer price index percentage for the prior 12 months, it must be ratified by a majority of unit owners or members. Noncompliance with these requirements renders actions or assessments invalid. HOAs are authorized to establish reserve accounts to address anticipated long-term or major maintenance and upgrade of common elements.

Last Action: Amended in House Ad COW

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House Bill 2723

MUNICIPALITIES; ASSOCIATIONS; RESTRICTIONS

Prohibits homeowners’ associations established after the effective date of this legislation from adopting regulations or restrictions that are more restrictive than existing municipal regulations or restrictions if the association was required by a municipality as a condition of development approval.

Last Action: Referred to Senate GOV

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House Bill 2865

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; ATTORNEY FEES

Prohibits condominium and homeowners’ associations (HOAs) from charging or assessing attorney fees and related costs to individual unit owners, members, or former members. Requires all parties in litigation, arbitration, mediation, administrative action, or other claims to bear their own attorney fees and costs, except when the HOA’s governing documents allow a unit owner or member to recover such costs from the HOA.

Last Action: Referred to Senate GOV

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House Bill 2866

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; UNLAWFUL ENFORCEMENT; DAMAGES

Condominium and homeowners’ associations (HOAs) that attempt to enforce unlawful provisions in their governing documents are liable for damages to the unit owner, in an amount of $1,000 for the first attempt to enforce, $10,000 for the second, and $100,000 for the third and subsequent attempts. Liability accrues regardless of whether enforcement is attempted against the same or different members. Grants unit owners and members the right to pursue damages in court.

Last Action: Referred to Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee

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Senate Bill 1039

HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATIONS; MEETINGS; RECORDINGS

Requires homeowners’ associations (HOAs) to retain unedited audio or video recordings of their meetings for at least six months and to provide these recordings to any HOA member upon request.

Last Action: Passed House GOV

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Senate Bill 1337

HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATIONS; VIOLATIONS; NOTICE

Allows homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and condominium associations to accept electronic submissions for responses to violation notices. Requires violation notices to include that members may petition for a hearing on violations.

Last Action: Referred to House GOV

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Senate Bill 1378

POLITICAL SIGNS; HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS

Protections for political signs in homeowners’ associations and planned communities include flags and include signs and flags supporting or opposing a public officer or candidate without regard to whether the person is on the ballot at the next upcoming election, except for a sign for a candidate in a primary election who does not advance to the general election.

Last Action: Referred to House GOV

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Senate Bill 1494

COMMON EXPENSE LIENS; FORECLOSURE; AMOUNT

Increases the minimum amount of unpaid assessments required for a homeowners’ association to initiate foreclosure to $2,000, from $1,200.

Last Action: Referred to House COM

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Senate Bill 1535

HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATIONS; ADDRESS LIGHTS

Prohibits homeowners’ associations and condominium associations from restricting the installation or use of lighted home address devices that display the house number, flash red and blue when activated, are visible from the street, and have a low-light adjustment. Allows associations to impose reasonable placement and lighting restrictions as long as they do not prevent, impair, or unreasonably increase the cost of the device.

Last Action: Referred to House COM

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Dead Bills:

(Please note that a “dead” status is subject to change)

House Bill 2095

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; DELCARATON AMENDMENT; VOTE

Last Action: 2/18/25 – House Standing Committee – Commerce held

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House Bill 2278

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; RECORDS REQUESTS

Last Action: 1/21/25 – House First Reading – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2279

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; VIRTUAL MEETINGS; PROXIES

Last Action: 1/21/2025 – House First Reading – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2280

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; ASSESSMENTS; LIENS; PAYMENTS

Last Action: 1/21/25 – House First Reading – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2410

CONDOMINIUMS; PLANNED COMMUNITIES; DIRECTORS’ DUTIES

Last Action: 1/23/2025 – House First Reading – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2482

CONDOMINIUMS; RENTAL PROPERTY; INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

Last Action: 1/23/25 – Referred to House Rules – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2599

CONDOMINIUMS; CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS; ACTIONS

Last Action: 1/29/25 – Removed from Agenda – Removed from House Government hearing

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House Bill 2656

HOA’S; TERMINATION OF DECLARANT

Last Action: 2/18/25 – House Standing Committee – Regulatory Oversight held

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House Bill 2713

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION DWELLING ACTIONS

Last Action: 2/4/25 – House First Reading – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2732

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION; SHADE STRUCTURES

Last Action: 2/4/25 – House First Reading – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2817

CONDOMINIUMS; TERMINATIONS

Last Action: 2/12/25 – House First Reading – Referred to House Commerce

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Senate Bill 1364

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; VOTING; ELECTIONS

Last Action: 2/3/25 – Senate First Reading – Referred to Senate Government

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House Bill 2095

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; DELCARATON AMENDMENT; VOTE

For condominium associations and planned community homeowners’ associations, amendments to a declaration are required to receive an affirmative vote or written consent of at least three-fourths of the unit owners or eligible voters present at a meeting where a quorum is present.

Last Action: 1/27/25 – Referred to House Commerce

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House Bill 2278

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; RECORDS REQUESTS

Requires homeowner association records requests to be made in good faith, describe the proper purpose, and be directly connected to the purpose. Records that are made available online are deemed to be reasonably available.

Last Action: 1/20/25 – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2279

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; VIRTUAL MEETINGS; PROXIES

Authorizes homeowners’ associations and condominium boards to conduct meetings through online or virtual platforms. Specifies requirements for absentee ballots, including content and delivery methods, for voting conducted during virtual or in-person meetings. Prohibits the use of proxies for voting after the declarant control period and establishes guidelines for quorum requirements.

Last Action: 1/20/2025 – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2280

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; ASSESSMENTS; LIENS; PAYMENTS

Differentiates homeowners association assessments that are a common expense lien or a judgment lien. If an association member wants to change the application of payments received against their account, they must direct otherwise in an instrument signed by the unit owner.

Last Action: 1/20/25 – Referred to House Rules – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2322

CONDOMINIUMS; COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES; RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES

Requires that any common expenses in a condominium with separate commercial and residential structures be allocated based on the benefit to each structure. Expenses exclusively benefiting a commercial structure must be assessed only to the commercial units, while those benefiting a residential structure must be assessed only to the residential units. Expenses benefiting both structures must be proportionally allocated between them and assessed on a pro rata basis. Places the burden of proof on the condominium association to demonstrate compliance with these allocation requirements in case of disputes. Applies to all condominiums existing on or after the effective date of this legislation.

Last Action: 2/4/2025 – Scheduled for House Government hearing – 2/4/25 2:00 pm

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House Bill 2410

CONDOMINIUMS; PLANNED COMMUNITIES; DIRECTORS’ DUTIES

Requires the members of a condominium association or planned community homeowners’ association board of directors to act in good faith, with ordinary prudence, and in the best interests of unit owners as a whole. Board members are indemnified from liability for actions performed in compliance with these duties but are liable for damages if they breach these responsibilities.

Last Action: 1/22/2025 – Referred to House Rules – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2442

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; BUDGET RATIFICATION; REQUIREMENTS

Requires the board of directors of homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and condominium associations to develop and adopt annual operating budgets based on a reasonable and good faith estimate of anticipated common expenses. If the proposed budget results in an annual assessment increase exceeding the consumer price index percentage for the prior 12 months, it must be ratified by a majority of unit owners or members. Noncompliance with these requirements renders actions or assessments invalid. HOAs are authorized to establish reserve accounts to address anticipated long-term or major maintenance and upgrade of common elements.

Last Action: 1/22/25 – Referred to House Rules – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2599

CONDOMINIUMS; CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS; ACTIONS

Modifies the time limitations for initiating construction-related legal actions or arbitrations. It reduces the period for bringing actions against developers or construction professionals from eight years to four years after substantial completion or acceptance by a municipality or county. For latent defects or injuries to property discovered during the fourth year, actions may be brought within two years but no more than six years after substantial completion. These time limits apply to claims filed after the effective date of this legislation. Establishes requirements for condominium associations to initiate construction defect claims. The board of directors must secure approval by a 2/3 vote of unit owners before proceeding with legal action. Prior to voting, a registered professional engineer must inspect the alleged defects, and the findings must be disclosed to all relevant parties, including unit owners and developers. Associations must notify developers and construction professionals of the defect claims and provide them an opportunity to cure any defects after a favorable vote.

Last Action: 2/4/2025 – Scheduled for House Government hearing – 2/5/25 9:00 am

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House Bill 2656

HOA’S; TERMINATION OF DECLARANT

Numerous changes to condominium association and planned community associations (HOAs). The period of declarant control terminates two years, instead of four years, after all declarants have cased to offer units for sale, or 60 days after the effective date of this legislation for any HOA that satisfies listed criteria. Failure to terminate declarant control may result in civil penalties of up to $500. Establishes a list of duties that the declarant has to the HOA and unit owners or members during the period of declarant control. After the termination of declarant control, the declarant retains rights to develop, market, and manage remaining units as outlined in the declaration or plat, without interference from the HOA. The HOA cannot amend the declaration to impact these rights without the declarant’s consent and must maintain common elements to established standards. Control over the HOA transfers to the elected board and unit owners or members, and any restrictions on their authority are invalid. Violations of the declarant’s rights may result in civil penalties of up to $100 per day.

Last Action: 1/26/2025 – Referred to House Rules – Referred to House Regulatory Oversight

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Senate Bill 1039

HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATIONS; MEETINGS; RECORDINGS

Requires homeowners’ associations (HOAs) to retain unedited audio or video recordings of their meetings for at least six months and to provide these recordings to any HOA member upon request.

Last Action: 1/27/25 – Placed on Senate Caucus Calendar

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Senate Bill 1337

HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATIONS; VIOLATIONS; NOTICE

Allows homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and condominium associations to accept electronic submissions for responses to violation notices. Requires violation notices to include that members may petition for a hearing on violations.

Last Action: 1/29/25 – Referred to Senate Rules, Referred to Senate Government

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HOA Priority Bills:

House Bill 2095

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; DELCARATON AMENDMENT; VOTE

For condominium associations and planned community homeowners’ associations, amendments to a declaration are required to receive an affirmative vote or written consent of at least three-fourths of the unit owners or eligible voters present at a meeting where a quorum is present.

Last Action: 1/22/25 – Removed from House Government hearing

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House Bill 2278

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; RECORDS REQUESTS

Requires homeowner association records requests to be made in good faith, describe the proper purpose, and be directly connected to the purpose. Records that are made available online are deemed to be reasonably available.

Last Action: 1/20/25 – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2279

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; VIRTUAL MEETINGS; PROXIES

Authorizes homeowners’ associations and condominium boards to conduct meetings through online or virtual platforms. Specifies requirements for absentee ballots, including content and delivery methods, for voting conducted during virtual or in-person meetings. Prohibits the use of proxies for voting after the declarant control period and establishes guidelines for quorum requirements.

Last Action: 1/20/2025 – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2280

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; ASSESSMENTS; LIENS; PAYMENTS

Differentiates homeowners association assessments that are a common expense lien or a judgment lien. If an association member wants to change the application of payments received against their account, they must direct otherwise in an instrument signed by the unit owner.

Last Action: 1/20/25 – Referred to House Rules – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2322

CONDOMINIUMS; COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES; RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES

Requires that any common expenses in a condominium with separate commercial and residential structures be allocated based on the benefit to each structure. Expenses exclusively benefiting a commercial structure must be assessed only to the commercial units, while those benefiting a residential structure must be assessed only to the residential units. Expenses benefiting both structures must be proportionally allocated between them and assessed on a pro rata basis. Places the burden of proof on the condominium association to demonstrate compliance with these allocation requirements in case of disputes. Applies to all condominiums existing on or after the effective date of this legislation.

Last Action: 1/20/2025 – Referred to House Commerce

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House Bill 2410

CONDOMINIUMS; PLANNED COMMUNITIES; DIRECTORS’ DUTIES

Requires the members of a condominium association or planned community homeowners’ association board of directors to act in good faith, with ordinary prudence, and in the best interests of unit owners as a whole. Board members are indemnified from liability for actions performed in compliance with these duties but are liable for damages if they breach these responsibilities.

Last Action: 1/22/2025 – Referred to House Rules – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2442

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; BUDGET RATIFICATION; REQUIREMENTS

Requires the board of directors of homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and condominium associations to develop and adopt annual operating budgets based on a reasonable and good faith estimate of anticipated common expenses. If the proposed budget results in an annual assessment increase exceeding the consumer price index percentage for the prior 12 months, it must be ratified by a majority of unit owners or members. Noncompliance with these requirements renders actions or assessments invalid. HOAs are authorized to establish reserve accounts to address anticipated long-term or major maintenance and upgrade of common elements.

Last Action: 1/22/25 – Referred to House Rules – Referred to House Government

Click Here for Bill Overview

House Bill 2599

CONDOMINIUMS; CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS; ACTIONS

Modifies the time limitations for initiating construction-related legal actions or arbitrations. It reduces the period for bringing actions against developers or construction professionals from eight years to four years after substantial completion or acceptance by a municipality or county. For latent defects or injuries to property discovered during the fourth year, actions may be brought within two years but no more than six years after substantial completion. These time limits apply to claims filed after the effective date of this legislation. Establishes requirements for condominium associations to initiate construction defect claims. The board of directors must secure approval by a 2/3 vote of unit owners before proceeding with legal action. Prior to voting, a registered professional engineer must inspect the alleged defects, and the findings must be disclosed to all relevant parties, including unit owners and developers. Associations must notify developers and construction professionals of the defect claims and provide them an opportunity to cure any defects after a favorable vote.

Last Action: 1/26/2025 – Referred to House Rules – Referred to House Government

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House Bill 2656

HOA’S; TERMINATION OF DECLARANT

Numerous changes to condominium association and planned community associations (HOAs). The period of declarant control terminates two years, instead of four years, after all declarants have cased to offer units for sale, or 60 days after the effective date of this legislation for any HOA that satisfies listed criteria. Failure to terminate declarant control may result in civil penalties of up to $500. Establishes a list of duties that the declarant has to the HOA and unit owners or members during the period of declarant control. After the termination of declarant control, the declarant retains rights to develop, market, and manage remaining units as outlined in the declaration or plat, without interference from the HOA. The HOA cannot amend the declaration to impact these rights without the declarant’s consent and must maintain common elements to established standards. Control over the HOA transfers to the elected board and unit owners or members, and any restrictions on their authority are invalid. Violations of the declarant’s rights may result in civil penalties of up to $100 per day.

Last Action: 1/26/2025 – Referred to House Rules – Referred to House Regulatory Oversight

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Senate Bill 1039

HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATIONS; MEETINGS; RECORDINGS

Requires homeowners’ associations (HOAs) to retain unedited audio or video recordings of their meetings for at least six months and to provide these recordings to any HOA member upon request.

Last Action: 1/27/25 – Placed on Senate Caucus Calendar

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With 100 days in regular session, AAM will track bills pertinent to our industry and keep you informed.

In this session, there are a couple of bills currently on our radar that may directly impact Arizona HOAs.

Please note that not all bills have summaries/last actions and we will update them in future communication.

HOA Priority Bills:

House Bill 2095

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; DELCARATON AMENDMENT; VOTE

For condominium associations and planned community homeowners’ associations, amendments to a declaration are required to receive an affirmative vote or written consent of at least three-fourths of the unit owners or eligible voters present at a meeting where a quorum is present.

Last Action: 1/22/25 – Placed on House Government Agenda

Click Here for Bill Overview

House Bill 2278

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; RECORDS REQUESTS

Last Action: TBD

Click Here for Bill Overview

House Bill 2279

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; VIRTUAL MEETINGS; PROXIES

Last Action: TBD

Click Here for Bill Overview

House Bill 2280

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; ASSESSMENTS; LIENS; PAYMENTS

Last Action: TBD

Click Here for Bill Overview

Senate Bill 1039

HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATIONS; MEETINGS; RECORDINGS

Requires homeowners’ associations (HOAs) to retain unedited audio or video recordings of their meetings for at least six months and to provide these recordings to any HOA member upon request.

Last Action: 1/15/25 – Placed On Senate Government Agenda – Scheduled for Senate Government hearing

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HOA Priority Bills – Signed into Law:

House Bill 2119

HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS; FEES

Last Action: 4/10/24 – Signed by Governor – Chapter 131, Laws 24

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House Bill 2141

CONDOMINIUMS; INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS; APPROVALS

Last Action: 3/29/24 – Signed by Governor – Chapter 27, Laws 2024

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House Bill 2325

BACKYARD FOWL; REGULATION; PROHIBITION

Last Action: 5/21/24 – Signed by Governor – Chapter 192, Laws 2024

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House Bill 2648

CONDOMINIUMS; PLANNED COMMUNITIES; LIEN; ASSESSMENT

Last Action: 4/10/24 – Signed by Governor – Chapter 151, Laws 2024

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House Bill 2662

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; MEETING AGENDAS

Last Action: 4/30/24 – Signed by Governor – Chapter 180, Laws 2024

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House Bill 2698

DECLARANT CONTROL; PLANNED COMMUNITIES

Last Action: 4/9/24 – Signed by Governor – Chapter 124, Laws 2024

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Senate Bill 1016

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; FLAGPOLES

Last Action: 4/16/24 – Signed by Governor – Chapter 155, Laws 2024

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Senate Bill 1432

UNLAWFUL RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS; UNIFORM ACT.

Last Action: 3/29/24 – Signed by Governor – Chapter 58, Laws 2024

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HOA Priority Bills:

House Bill 2119

HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS; FEES

Last Action: 4/10/24 – Signed by Governor – Chapter 131, Laws 24

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House Bill 2141

CONDOMINIUMS; INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS; APPROVALS

Last Action: 3/29/24 – Signed by Governor – Chapter 27, Laws 2024

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House Bill 2325

BACKYARD FOWL; REGULATION; PROHIBITION

Last Action: 5/1/24 – Transmit to House

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House Bill 2648

CONDOMINIUMS; PLANNED COMMUNITIES; LIEN; ASSESSMENT

Last Action: 4/10/24 – Signed by Governor – Chapter 151, Laws 2024

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House Bill 2662

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; MEETING AGENDAS

Last Action: 4/30/24 – Signed by Governor – Chapter 180, Laws 2024

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House Bill 2698

DECLARANT CONTROL; PLANNED COMMUNITIES

Last Action: 4/9/24 – Signed by Governor – Chapter 124, Laws 2024

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Senate Bill 1016

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; FLAGPOLES

Last Action: 4/16/24 – Signed by Governor – Chapter 155, Laws 2024

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Senate Bill 1432

UNLAWFUL RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS; UNIFORM ACT.

Last Action: 3/29/24 – Signed by Governor – Chapter 58, Laws 2024

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Dead Bills

(Please note that a “dead” status is subject to change)

House Bill 2083

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; ASSESSMENTS

Last Action: 1/9/24 – House 2nd Read

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House Bill 2084

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; ANNUAL MEETING

Last Action: 2/1/24 – Removed from Hearing Agenda

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House Bill 2085

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; RECORDS REQUESTS

Last Action: 1/9/24 – House 2nd Read

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House Bill 2126

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; FINANCIAL APPROVALS; MEMBERS

Last Action: 1/16/24 – House 2nd Read

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House Bill 2270

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; MEETINGS

Last Action: 1/23/24 – House 2nd Read

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House Bill 2328

MOBILE FOOD VENDORS; OPERATION; RULES.

Last Action: 4/23/24 – Governor Vetoed

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House Bill 2470

PLANNED COMMUNITIES; AUTHORITY; PUBLIC ROADWAYS

Last Action: 3/4/24 – FAILED – House Third Reading

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House Bill 2531

UNLAWFUL RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS; UNIFORM ACT

Last Action: 2/5/24 – House 2nd read

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House Bill 2541

PLANNED COMMUNITIES; DOCUMENTS; COMMISSION DATABASE

Last Action: 1/22/24 – House 2nd Read

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House Bill 2570

PLANNING; HOME DESIGN; RESTRICTIONS; PROHIBITION

Last Action: 3/18/24 – Vetoed

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House Bill 2575

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; POWERS

Last Action: 3/4/24 – DPA (Do Pass Amended) – House Committee of the Whole

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House Bill 2663

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; ASSESSMENT LIENS

Last Action: 2/14/24 – HELD – House Regulatory Affairs

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House Bill 2861

CONDOMINIUMS; TERMINATIONS

Last Action: 2/20/24 – House Minority Caucus – Yes

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Senate Bill 1293

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS; TECHNICAL CORRECTION

Last Action: 1/31/24 – Senate 2nd Read

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Senate Bill 1294

ELECTIONS; HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS

Last Action: 1/31/24 – Senate 2nd Read

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Senate Bill 1297

PLANNED COMMUNITIES; NO QUORUM; DISSOLUTION

Last Action: 1/31/24 – Senate 2nd Read

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Senate Bill 1610

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; POWERS

Last Action: 1/29/24 – Introduced

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Senate Bill 1718

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS; TECHNICAL CORRECTION

Last Action: 2/7/24 – Senate 2nd Read

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HOA Priority Bills:

House Bill 2119

HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS; FEES

Last Action: 4/10/24 – Signed by Governor – Chapter 131, Laws 24

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House Bill 2141

CONDOMINIUMS; INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS; APPROVALS

Last Action: 3/29/24 – Signed by Governor – Chapter 27, Laws 2024

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House Bill 2325

BACKYARD FOWL; REGULATION; PROHIBITION

Last Action: 4/16/24 – Hearing Scheduled – Minority Caucus, Floor

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House Bill 2328

MOBILE FOOD VENDORS; OPERATION; RULES.

Last Action: 4/24/24 – Governor Vetoed

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House Bill 2648

CONDOMINIUMS; PLANNED COMMUNITIES; LIEN; ASSESSMENT

Last Action: 4/10/24 – Signed by Governor – Chapter 151, Laws 2024

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House Bill 2662

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; MEETING AGENDAS

Last Action: 4/24/24 – Transmit to Governor

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House Bill 2698

DECLARANT CONTROL; PLANNED COMMUNITIES

Last Action: 4/9/24 – Signed by Governor – Chapter 124, Laws 2024

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Senate Bill 1016

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; FLAGPOLES

Last Action: 4/16/24 – Signed by Governor – Chapter 155, Laws 2024

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Senate Bill 1432

UNLAWFUL RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS; UNIFORM ACT.

Last Action: 3/29/24 – Signed by Governor – Chapter 58, Laws 2024

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Dead Bills

(Please note that a “dead” status is subject to change)

House Bill 2083

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; ASSESSMENTS

Last Action: 1/9/24 – House 2nd Read

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House Bill 2084

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; ANNUAL MEETING

Last Action: 2/1/24 – Removed from Hearing Agenda

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House Bill 2085

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; RECORDS REQUESTS

Last Action: 1/9/24 – House 2nd Read

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House Bill 2126

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; FINANCIAL APPROVALS; MEMBERS

Last Action: 1/16/24 – House 2nd Read

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House Bill 2270

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; MEETINGS

Last Action: 1/23/24 – House 2nd Read

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House Bill 2470

PLANNED COMMUNITIES; AUTHORITY; PUBLIC ROADWAYS

Last Action: 3/4/24 – FAILED – House Third Reading

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House Bill 2531

UNLAWFUL RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS; UNIFORM ACT

Last Action: 2/5/24 – House 2nd read

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House Bill 2541

PLANNED COMMUNITIES; DOCUMENTS; COMMISSION DATABASE

Last Action: 1/22/24 – House 2nd Read

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House Bill 2570

PLANNING; HOME DESIGN; RESTRICTIONS; PROHIBITION

Last Action: 3/18/24 – Vetoed

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House Bill 2575

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; POWERS

Last Action: 3/4/24 – DPA (Do Pass Amended) – House Committee of the Whole

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House Bill 2663

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; ASSESSMENT LIENS

Last Action: 2/14/24 – HELD – House Regulatory Affairs

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House Bill 2861

CONDOMINIUMS; TERMINATIONS

Last Action: 2/20/24 – House Minority Caucus – Yes

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Senate Bill 1022

ASSOCIATIONS; APPEAL TO HEAVEN FLAGS

Last Action: 1/24/24- DP (Do Pass) – Senate Gov

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Senate Bill 1112

PLANNING; HOME DESIGN; RESTRICTIONS; PROHIBITION

Last Action: 2/27/24 – DPA (Do Pass Amended) – Senate Committee of the Whole

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Senate Bill 1293

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS; TECHNICAL CORRECTION

Last Action: 1/31/24 – Senate 2nd Read

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Senate Bill 1294

ELECTIONS; HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS

Last Action: 1/31/24 – Senate 2nd Read

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Senate Bill 1297

PLANNED COMMUNITIES; NO QUORUM; DISSOLUTION

Last Action: 1/31/24 – Senate 2nd Read

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Senate Bill 1610

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; POWERS

Last Action: 1/29/24 – Introduced

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Senate Bill 1718

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS; TECHNICAL CORRECTION

Last Action: 2/7/24 – Senate 2nd Read

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HOA Priority Bills:

House Bill 2119

REAL PROPERY

Last Action: 3/19/24 – Senate Minority Caucus – Yes

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House Bill 2141

CONDOMINIUMS; INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS; APPROVALS

Last Action: 3/5/24 – Senate Minority Caucus – Yes

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House Bill 2325

BACKYARD FOWL; REGULATION; PROHIBITION

Last Action: 3/14/24 – DPA – Senate Natural Resources, Energy and Water

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House Bill 2328

MOBILE FOOD VENDORS; OPERATION; RULES.

Last Action: 3/21/24 – DP (Do Pass) – Senate Government

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House Bill 2470

PLANNED COMMUNITIES; AUTHORITY; PUBLIC ROADWAYS

Last Action: 3/4/24 – FAILED – House Third Reading

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House Bill 2570

PLANNING; HOME DESIGN; RESTRICTIONS; PROHIBITION

Last Action: 3/18/24 – Vetoed

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House Bill 2575

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; POWERS

Last Action: 3/4/24 – DPA (Do Pass Amended) – House Committee of the Whole

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House Bill 2648

CONDOMINIUMS; PLANNED COMMUNITIES; LIEN; ASSESSMENT

Last Action: 3/19/24 – Senate Minority Caucus – Yes

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House Bill 2662

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; MEETING AGENDAS

Last Action: 3/21/24 – DP (Do Pass) – Senate Government

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House Bill 2698

DECLARANT CONTROL; PLANNED COMMUNITIES

Last Action: 3/19/24 – Senate Minority Caucus – Yes

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House Bill 2861

CONDOMINIUMS; TERMINATIONS

Last Action: 2/20/24 – House Minority Caucus – Yes

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Senate Bill 1016

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; FLAGPOLES

Last Action: 3/20/24 – DP (Do Pass) – House Regulatory Affairs

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Senate Bill 1022

ASSOCIATIONS; APPEAL TO HEAVEN FLAGS

Last Action: 1/24/24 – DP (Do Pass) – Senate Gov

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Senate Bill 1112

PLANNING; HOME DESIGN; RESTRICTIONS; PROHIBITION

Last Action: 2/27/24 – DPA (Do Pass Amended) – Senate Committee of the Whole

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Senate Bill 1432

UNLAWFUL RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS; UNIFORM ACT.

Last Action: 3/21/24 – Transmit to Senate

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Dead Bills

(Please note that a “dead” status is subject to change)

House Bill 2083

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; ASSESSMENTS

Last Action: 1/9/24 – House 2nd Read

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House Bill 2084

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; ANNUAL MEETING

Last Action: 2/1/24 – Removed from Hearing Agenda

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House Bill 2085

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; RECORDS REQUESTS

Last Action: 1/9/24 – House 2nd Read

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House Bill 2126

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; FINANCIAL APPROVALS; MEMBERS

Last Action: 1/16/24 – House 2nd Read

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House Bill 2270

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; MEETINGS

Last Action: 1/23/24 – House 2nd Read

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House Bill 2531

UNLAWFUL RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS; UNIFORM ACT

Last Action: 1/23/24 – House 2nd read

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House Bill 2541

PLANNED COMMUNITIES; DOCUMENTS; COMMISSION DATABASE

Last Action: 1/22/24 – House 2nd Read

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House Bill 2663

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; ASSESSMENT LIENS

Last Action: 2/14/24 – HELD – House Regulatory Affairs

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Senate Bill 1293

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS; TECHNICAL CORRECTION

Last Action: 1/31/24 – Senate 2nd Read

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Senate Bill 1294

ELECTIONS; HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS

Last Action: 1/31/24 – Senate 2nd Read

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Senate Bill 1297

PLANNED COMMUNITIES; NO QUORUM; DISSOLUTION

Last Action: 1/31/24 – Senate 2nd Read

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Senate Bill 1610

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS; POWERS

Last Action: 1/29/24 – Introduced

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Senate Bill 1718

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS; TECHNICAL CORRECTION

Last Action: 2/7/24 – Senate 2nd Read

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