Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2499: Establishes provisions relating to purpose-built student housing
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
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 directly affect a student renter's ability to be successful academically that include, but shall not be limited to, reliable internet access, transportation to and from the institution of higher education, study spaces, and community events; (2) "Essential services.
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 directly affect a student renter's ability to be successful academically that include, but shall not be limited to, reliable internet access, transportation to and from the institution of higher education, study spaces, and community events; (2) "Essential services", services that directly affect a renter's ability to be safe, healthy, and comfortable 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-built student housing", off-campus housing with a common space that several student renters share and are responsible for and is designed for student renters who are attending an institution of higher education in this state and is leased by the bed 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 EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is …