This bill amends the Nebraska Housing Agency Act to establish specific responsibilities for housing agencies in metropolitan cities regarding the management of bed bug infestations. It introduces definitions for "bed bug" and "pest control professional," and outlines a series of duties that housing agencies must fulfill before renting out dwelling units. These duties include conducting visual inspections for bed bugs, disallowing the rental of infested units, disclosing adjacent infestations to prospective tenants, and responding to complaints about suspected infestations within specified timeframes.

Additionally, the bill mandates that housing agencies maintain written records of all bed bug complaints and remediation efforts for a period of two years, and it places the financial responsibility for investigating and addressing infestations on the housing agency. The original section of the law is repealed to incorporate these new provisions, ensuring that housing agencies are equipped to handle bed bug issues effectively and transparently.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 71-1572