E2SSB 5496: Preserving homeownership options by limiting excessive home buying by certain entities.

What this bill does

Prohibits an investment entity, or a business entity that has an interest in more than 100 single-family residential properties, from purchasing, acquiring, or otherwise obtaining an interest in another single-family residential property, with certain exceptions. Provides enforcement and penalties under the Consumer Protection Act.

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Floor votes

• Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 13, 2026
  29 yea · 19 nay · 1 not voting

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