House Housing Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 14, 2026·1h 1m·▶ Watch / Listen

The House Housing Committee heard two tenant-protection bills but lacked sufficient members present to release either from committee, sending both SS1 for SB116 (right of redemption for tenants facing eviction) and SB235 (permanent rent-increase protections for manufactured home communities) to circulation for additional committee member signatures.

Key Actions

·SS1 for SB116 with SA1 – Right of Redemption for TenantsFailed

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Controversies

Judgment limit for right of redemption under SS1 for SB116 — three vs. two

The bill as presented by Representative K. Johnson specifies a limit of three judgments within a 24-month period. Jerome Heisler, representing the Raybolt Group, requested the limit be reduced to two judgments, referencing Maryland's 45-day eviction process as a comparison. No direct rebuttal from Representative K. Johnson to Heisler's request is recorded in the transcript.

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Notable Quotes

“Lambert. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 116 establishes a clear and fair right of redemption for tenants facing, excuse me, eviction for nonpayment of rent. We know that eviction is not just a housing issue. It carries high downstream cost, increased reliance on emergency shelters, higher”
Representative K. Johnson — Representative K. Johnson, the bill sponsor, was explaining the broader consequences of eviction to justify the need for SS1 for SB116, which would give tenants the right to remain in their homes by paying all amounts owed before an eviction is executed.

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Votes

Motion to release SS1 for SB116 with SA1No Vote

Yes (5)Chair Johnson, Vice Chair Lambert, Representative Carson, Representative Gorman, Representative Gray

No (1)Representative Jones Giltner

Absent (5)Representative Bolden, Representative Moore, Representative Ortega, Representative Hensley, Representative Spiegelman

Motion to release SB235Passed

Yes (6)Chair Johnson, Vice Chair Lambert, Representative Carson, Representative Gorman, Representative Jones Giltner, Representative Gray

Absent (5)Representative Bolden, Representative Moore, Representative Ortega, Representative Hensley, Representative Spiegelman

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TranscriptPreview

Testing 1. Testing 2. That's better. Thank you. Least one. Like. Good morning. Exactly. Before we start the meeting, I will provide the reminder that we provide at the start of every single committee hearing. Members, please be aware that there are microphones at your desk that will pick up conversations easily. These mics are connected to the livestream so that the public may watch the the proceedings. The House Housing Committee meeting is called to order. Members of the public can participate either in person or virtually via Zoom webinar. The public can participate virtually by registering through the meeting link posted on the General Assembly's website. Instructions for providing public comment are available on the website under this committee meeting's notice and will also be shared during the public comment portion of the hearing. Written comments may also be submitted to Housecommitteecommentelaware.gov and any comments received within 24 hours after the hearing will be included in the public record. Members of the public who are physically present for the meeting may sign up on the speaker list for the bill they would like to speak on. Please note that any votes. Do I need to project? Because I…

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