Bill H.508, introduced by Representative Hooper of Burlington, seeks to amend the charter of the City of Burlington by granting the City Council the authority to adopt ordinances requiring landlords to notify residential tenants before terminating a tenancy. The bill also aims to repeal existing codified ward boundaries and allows the City Council to reapportion city wards based on population data from the U.S. Census Bureau, ensuring equal population distribution. These amendments were approved by voters on March 4, 2025, and include legal language confirming the General Assembly's approval while deleting detailed descriptions of previous electoral district boundaries.

In addition to the charter amendments, the bill introduces several changes to the management of residential tenancies. It mandates that landlords provide advance written notice for rent increases and changes in lease terms, with specifics determined by ordinance. The bill also clarifies that tenants must notify landlords before terminating their tenancies, with the notice requirements subject to ordinance. The changes to election area boundaries will occur no more frequently than once every five years and will require voter approval. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.