Respect State Housing Laws Act

# Respect State Housing Laws Act (HR 1078) - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would remove a federal requirement that landlords give tenants 30 days' notice before starting eviction proceedings in housing that receives federal assistance or backing. If passed, landlords in these properties could follow their state's eviction laws instead, which may allow faster eviction processes. The bill essentially shifts the rules from federal standards to state-by-state standards for this type of housing. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects tenants living in federally assisted or federally backed housing—this includes public housing, subsidized apartment complexes, and homes with government-backed mortgages. It also affects landlords and property managers of these units.

Low- and moderate-income renters would likely be most impacted, as they represent a large portion of tenants in federally assisted housing. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-GA). No action has been taken beyond its initial filing.