Indiana House Bill 1359

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-13 - First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Bed bug remediation in rental units. Requires the tenant of a dwelling unit to notify the tenant's landlord if the tenant knows or reasonably suspects that the tenant's dwelling unit contains bed bugs. Requires the landlord, upon receiving the tenant's notice, to have the dwelling unit inspected by a qualified inspector. Requires the landlord, after receiving the inspection report, to provide to the tenant written notice indicating whether the dwelling unit contains bed bugs. Requires the landlord to begin taking reasonable measures to treat the bed bug presence if an inspection indicates the presence of bed bugs. Establishes responsibilities for the tenant and landlord concerning: (1) notice; (2) access to the dwelling unit; and (3) the payment of costs; associated with the inspection for, and treatment of, bed bugs. Authorizes the state chemist to adopt rules to implement these provisions. Requires the state chemist to establish requirements for the certification of a bed bug inspector.

Bed bug remediation in rental units.

Rep. Gregory Porter [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2025-01-13	House	First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
2025-01-13	House	Authored by Representative Porter

Type	Source
Summary	https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1359/details
Text	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1359/HB1359.01.INTR.pdf
Supplement	https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1359/fiscal-notes/HB1359.01.INTR.FN001.pdf