Relative to making electronic rent payments optional.

This bill, HB 309, proposes to make electronic rent payments optional. Instead of requiring tenants to pay rent electronically, the bill allows them to choose how they prefer to make their payments, whether online, by mail, or in person.

The bill would affect landlords and tenants by giving tenants more flexibility in how they pay their rent. Landlords might need to accommodate different payment methods if their tenants choose not to pay electronically.

The bill was introduced on January 8, 2025, and has since been passed and signed into law by the Governor, effective January 1, 2026. Key steps include introduction, committee reports, amendments, and final passage in both the House and Senate.