HB5485 - 104th General Assembly

FAIR ACCESS TO HOUSING
Last Action
4/10/2026 - House: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Sponsors
Rep. Justin Cochran
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Fair Access to Housing Act. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2027, it shall be unlawful for a covered entity to purchase, acquire, or offer to purchase or acquire any interest in a single-family residence unless the single-family residence has been listed for sale to the general public for at least 75 days. Defines "covered entity".
Housing Affordability Impact Note (Housing Development Authority)
This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence. This bill prohibits “covered entities” from purchase single-family residences for at least 75 days. Covered Entities are organizations that receive funding to buy Single-Family housing stock. The intention of this bill appears to be to give individual households and non-profit organizations a chance to purchase homes before corporate/private market buyers have a chance to buy up existing properties and sell them at a higher level.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/06/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Cochran
2/13/2026 House First Reading
2/13/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
2/24/2026 House Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
3/26/2026 House Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-007-000
3/27/2026 House Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
4/06/2026 House Housing Affordability Impact Note Requested by Rep. Dan Ugaste
4/10/2026 House Housing Affordability Impact Note Filed
4/10/2026 House Second Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026 House Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate