2020 House Bill 5720

Coronavirus epidemic response bills – evictions

Introduced in the House

April 24, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Jason Sheppard (R-56)

To ban evictions of residential renters or mobile home tenants during the coronavirus epidemic unless the tenant poses a danger to others or an imminent risk to the property, subject to a $500 fine. The ban would expire June 30, 2020, and the tenant would still be liable for rents and costs.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations