HB 3493
Prohibits landlords from banning political canvassing or solitication in manufactured dwelling parks and marinas.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill prohibits landlords of manufactured dwelling parks and marinas from banning political canvassing or solicitation within these facilities. It ensures tenants have the right to invite public officials and candidates to speak about public issues in common areas. Landlords can still enforce reasonable rules about the timing and scheduling of these events to protect the interests of the majority of residents.
Key provisions
- Landlords cannot ban political canvassing or solicitation.
- Tenants have the right to invite public officials and candidates to speak in common areas.
- Landlords can regulate the time, place, and scheduling of speakers.
- Tenants can display political signs on their dwellings or rented spaces.
- Landlords can regulate the size and duration of political signs.
- Landlords cannot close the park to canvassing or solicitation.
- Tenants can prohibit solicitation and post ‘no soliciting’ signs.
Who is affected
- Landlords of manufactured dwelling parks and marinas
- Tenants of manufactured dwelling parks and marinas
- Political campaigns
- Public officials
- Candidates for public office
Notable changes
- Expands tenant rights regarding political activity in residential facilities.
- Specifically prohibits bans on political canvassing and solicitation.
- Allows for reasonable regulations regarding speaker scheduling.
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Primary sponsors
Rep Neron
Sen Woods
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Arguments in favor
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Supporters of HB 3493 emphasize the importance of protecting renters' rights and promoting democratic engagement in manufactured dwelling parks and marinas. They argue that the bill is crucial for ensuring tenants have opportunities for community involvement, free speech, and political expression without interference from landlords. Personal experiences shared by testifiers highlight instances of denied access to public officials, forced sign removals, and restricted canvassing, underscoring the need for equal access to information and democratic discourse. By supporting HB 3493, advocates aim to address critical imbalances in the democratic process and uphold constitutional rights, fostering a more inclusive and participatory society.
Source: Testimony Summaries
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