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House Bill 15
Coverage of House Bill 15 in the Nexus archive.
- Late on rent? New Virginia law gives tenants more time and protection from eviction
A new Virginia law, House Bill 15, extends the grace period for tenants to pay overdue rent from five to 14 days, offering more protection against eviction. Tamiaka Bryant, a Richmond resident who faced eviction after falling behind on rent, highlighted the challenges of the previous system. The law also makes a piloted eviction diversion program permanent and expands it statewide.
- New Ohio bill could hamstring big wind and solar farms even more
A new Ohio bill, House Bill 15, aims to accelerate energy generation but may hinder large wind and solar farms despite claims of even application across energy types. The law was enacted last year by Ohio legislators to meet surging electricity demand.