AN ACT REQUIRING A LANDLORD TO REIMBURSE A TENANT FOR SPOILED FOOD OR MEDICINE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

HB 6495 requires landlords who own 25 or more rental units to reimburse tenants for spoiled food or medicine when the spoilage results from the landlord's failure to repair broken refrigeration equipment or electrical issues within their control. Landlords must fix the problem within 24 hours to avoid reimbursement, and tenants must provide proof of purchase for the spoiled items. Landlords then have 30 days to complete the reimbursement after receiving the proof. This law directly affects large-property landlords and tenants in those units, focusing on concrete financial accountability for preventable spoilage.