HB 4128: Relating to sale of single-family residences.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

</b> </i>] Prohibits covered entities from purchasing, acquiring or offering to purchase or acquire a single-family residence unless the residence has been listed for sale to the general public for at least 90 days. Requires a covered entity, upon making or accepting an offer to purchase or acquire a single-family residence, to submit a completed and notarized disclosure form to the seller or seller's agent. Requires the covered entity to submit a copy of the form to the Department of Justice within three days of submitting the form to the seller or seller's agent. [<i>Authorizes any person to bring a civil action in circuit court against a covered entity for a violation of the 90-day waiting period or disclosure form requirements or to otherwise compel compliance with those requirements. Provides for statutory damages.</i>] <b>Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil action in circuit court against a covered entity for declaratory relief, to restrain a threatened or actual violation of the 90-day waiting period or the disclosure form requirements or to otherwise compel compliance with those requirements. Authorizes the Attorney General to serve and enforce an investigative demand on a person with relevant information, or a person with information that could lead to the discovery of relevant information, in an investigation of a violation of the 90-day waiting period or the disclosure form requirements. Authorizes the Attorney General to impose a civil penalty against a covered entity upon finding a violation of the 90-day waiting period or the disclosure form requirements. Allows a court to award the costs of investigation and reasonable attorney fees if the Attorney General prevails in a civil action or imposes a civil penalty.</b>

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 26 · Democratic/Working Families 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 6, 2026Chapter 64, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
2. March 31, 2026Governor signed.
3. March 6, 2026President signed.
4. March 5, 2026Speaker signed.
5. March 4, 2026House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
6. March 2, 2026Third reading. Carried by Neron Misslin. Passed.
7. February 27, 2026Carried over to 03-02 by unanimous consent.
8. February 26, 2026Second reading.
9. February 25, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
10. February 24, 2026Public Hearing and Work Session held.
11. February 19, 2026Referred to Housing and Development.
12. February 19, 2026First reading. Referred to President's desk.

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