HB 3781
Creates a rebuttable presumption against negligence and liability for property damage, injuries or death that results from criminal activity in or around multifamily residential property if the owner or operator of the multifamily residential property implements certain security measures and completes certain training and assessments.
| Status | In House Committee (HJUD) |
| Sponsors | Emerson Levy (Democrat) (Chief) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Emergency clause | Yes |
Bill Text
Creates a rebuttable presumption against negligence and liability for multifamily residential property owners who implement certain security measures and complete training.
Overview#
Digest: Says that an owner is not at fault for an injury from a crime at an apartment complex if the owner makes sure to have security in place. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Creates a rebuttable presumption against negligence and liability for property damage, injuries or death that results from criminal activity in or around multifamily residential property if the owner or operator of the multifamily residential property implements certain security measures and completes certain training and assessments. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-27 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2025-03-04 | H | Referred to Judiciary. |
| 2025-06-27 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |