OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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HB-6666
AN ACT EXPANDING RENTERS' RIGHTS.
Primary Analyst: LG 3/22/23
Contributing Analyst(s): MP, MR
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact: None
Municipal Impact:
Municipalities Effect FY 24 $ FY 25 $
Various Municipalities Revenue
Gain
Potential Potential
Explanation
The bill results in a potential revenue gain to municipalities
beginning in FY 24 due to an increased maximum amount for civil
penalties related to violation of municipal ordinances and an expanded
provision of housing discrimination, for which violation can result in a
fine.
Section 1 changes the amount of security deposit a landlord can
demand from two to one month’s rent. This has no fiscal impact because
(1) the state is not a direct residential landlord; and (2) it is anticipated
that any savings the Department of Housing may experience in its
security deposit guarantee program would be used to benefit additional
tenants.
Section 2 increases the maximum amount municipalities may impose
as civil penalties to $1,000 for violation of municipal ordinances. This
results in a potential revenue gain to municipalities beginning in FY 24.
The amount of potential revenue gain is dependent on the number and
amount of civil penalties imposed. 2023HB-06666-R000183-FN.DOCX Page 2 of 2
Section 3 eliminates a provision that exempted certain rentals from
housing discrimination due to a person's sexual orientation or civil
union status. Violation of this provision results in a class D
misdemeanor which is punishable by up to 30 days in prison, a fine up
to $250, or both. This results in a potential revenue gain to municipalities
beginning in FY 24 to the extent there are more fines collected.
The Out Years
The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would
continue into the future subject to the number and amount of civil
penalties and fines imposed.