The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend existing statutes regarding vacation rentals and short-term rentals by allowing local governments to impose additional regulations. Currently, local governments are restricted from regulating these rentals based on their classification, use, or occupancy, but the bill would enable them to set maximum occupancy limits, which could be defined as two adults per bedroom plus additional occupants based on the size of the rental. It would also allow local governments to limit the number of such rentals within their jurisdiction and establish minimum distances between them.

Furthermore, the bill would modify the criteria for suspending local regulatory licenses or permits, increasing the timeframe for verified violations from twelve to twenty-four months and allowing for immediate suspension after a single verified violation related to serious public health or safety threats. It would also introduce civil penalties for advertising rentals that exceed established occupancy limits and provide exemptions for existing rentals under certain conditions. Overall, these changes aim to enhance local control over vacation and short-term rentals while ensuring public safety and compliance with local regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-500.39, 11-269.17, 42-12003, 42-12004, 42-5005, 42-5042, 9-835, 33-1901, 9-461.18, 42-5076, 42-5070, 42-12001