This bill establishes a clear distinction between residential tenants and transient guests in hotels or motels, specifically for the purpose of determining the appropriate removal actions that property owners must follow. It introduces a multi-factor test to assess whether an occupant qualifies as a tenant under the Anti-Eviction Act, which includes considerations such as the duration of stay, intent to remain long-term, notification to the hotel or motel management, and the presence of essential living amenities. If the factors indicate that the occupant is a tenant, they are afforded protections against eviction unless specific conditions, such as failure to provide registration information or the denial of emergency assistance, apply.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that occupants receiving or appealing for emergency assistance benefits are considered tenants if the hotel or motel serves as their temporary housing. However, these tenant privileges are forfeited if the assistance is denied or exhausted. The bill also clarifies that an occupant who does not provide necessary registration information will not be recognized as a tenant, unless the hotel or motel owner fails to collect that information. Overall, the legislation aims to protect long-term occupants while ensuring that property owners can manage their establishments effectively.