HB1945

Landlord and tenant; apartments and hotels; background checks; keys; hourly rates; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1945 mandates background checks for employees, prohibits hourly hotel rates, and regulates key management and late checkout fees for.

Oklahoma HB1945 introduces several requirements for landlords, owners, and operators of apartments and hotels. It mandates that each employee undergo a background screening as a condition of employment. The bill also prohibits hotels from offering hourly rates for accommodations. Additionally, it requires landlords, owners, or operators to maintain a log for the issuance and return of all keys and establish policies for managing unissued keys. The bill further prohibits hotels from charging a late checkout fee. The provisions are set to become effective November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Civil Judiciary Committee: DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS

8 Yea

RRRDRRDR

0 Nay

History

Feb 24, 2025

House

Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Civil Judiciary

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to Civil Judiciary