Missouri legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Missouri HB1564: Establishes provisions relating to purpose-built student housing
Status: In committee, May 15, 2025
What the bill says
To amend chapter 441, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to purpose-built student housing. Section A. Chapter 441, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 441.928, to read as follows: 441.928. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Academic services", services that include, but shall not be limited to, reliable internet access, transportation to and from the institution of higher education, study spaces, community events, and conflict resolution; (2) "Essential services", services that include, but shall not be limited to, re.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 441, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to purpose-built student housing. Section A. Chapter 441, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 441.928, to read as follows: 441.928. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Academic services", services that include, but shall not be limited to, reliable internet access, transportation to and from the institution of higher education, study spaces, community events, and conflict resolution; (2) "Essential services", services that include, but shall not be limited to, readily available laundry facilities, secure building access, secure personal spaces, garbage disposal, emergency maintenance services, and on-site parking; (3) "Purpose-builtstudenthousing",housingthatisdesignedforstudentrenters whoareattendinganinstitutionofhighereducationinthisstateandisleasedbythebed or by the room. 2. Any renter of purpose-built student housing shall have the following rights: (1) The right to a habitable living space, which includes the following functioning (b) Electricity; and (c) Heat; EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language. HB 1564 (2) The right to timely repairs for maintenance issues arising from normal wear and tear; (3) The right to proper notice before entry by the landlord except in emergency situations; (4) The right to protection …