S. 1194: Manufactured Housing Tenant’s Bill of Rights Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-27 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] |
| Policy area | Finance and Financial Sector |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-27 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-27):
Manufactured Housing Tenant's Bill of Rights Act of 2025
This bill requires manufactured home communities and home parks to meet minimum consumer protections to be eligible for certain federally-backed loans for the construction, substantial rehabilitation, or purchase of these communities.
Specifically, the Department of Housing and Urban Development is prohibited from insuring such a loan, and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are prohibited from purchasing such a loan, unless a borrower provides specified tenant protections, including
- one-year renewable lease terms, unless there is good cause for nonrenewal;
- at least a 60-day advance notice of any increase in rent, or of a sale or closure of the community;
- a five-day grace period for rent payments; and
- a right for a tenant to sell a manufactured home within a reasonable time period after eviction.
The bill sets forth penalties for violations of these protections.
The bill also establishes the Manufactured Home Community Lending Standards Commission to propose additional consumer protection standards.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| John Fetterman | D PA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Tina Smith | D MN 2026-02-10 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1194 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1194?
S. 1194 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Manufactured Housing Tenant’s Bill of Rights Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1194 are available on congress.gov.
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