The bill establishes new protections for tenants who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, or stalking, allowing them to terminate their rental agreements without penalty under certain conditions. Specifically, it prohibits landlords from evicting tenants or terminating rental agreements based on incidents of violence where the tenant or their minor child is the victim. The bill also specifies that rental agreements cannot include provisions that deem early termination due to such incidents as a breach. Tenants wishing to terminate their agreements must provide written notice and appropriate documentation to the landlord, and they are not required to forfeit any deposits or advance rent paid.

Additionally, the bill mandates that landlords must change the locks of the dwelling unit within 24 hours if requested by the tenant who is a victim, and it allows tenants to change the locks themselves if the landlord fails to do so. The bill also includes provisions to protect tenants from discrimination based on their status as victims and ensures that all information related to such incidents remains confidential. Violations of these provisions by landlords can result in civil liability, including punitive damages. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.