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We've been discussing 2025’s legislative session and how it is shaking things up with bills in New Mexico, Ohio, Vermont, and Washington. Let's add Missouri to that list! Bills that could make or break your STR game are popping up all over. From tax protections to potential bans, here’s a recap of some and the scoop on all five key bills—plus how to jump in!Â
New Mexico’s House Memorial 52 is your ally, launching a Short-Term Rental Work Group to study STRs’ $1.1B economic punch (14,555 jobs, $82.1M in taxes!). It digs into tourism, workforce housing, and taxes, delivering policy ideas by December 1, 2025. Best part? It pauses counties from slapping commercial tax rates on STRs, saving hosts in Santa Fe ($33.6M in taxes) and beyond from wallet-busting hikes. In committee with big support, it’s a step toward fairness!Â
Ohio’s Senate Bill 104 and House Bill 109,...
Hello, our amazing short-term rental community! Whether you’re welcoming guests with Yada’s AI magic, Touch Stay’s digital guidebooks, or RueBaRue’s local tips, there’s exciting news from the 2025 legislative sessions in Ohio. Game-changing efforts—OH’s Senate Bill 104 (SB 104) / House Bill 109 (HB 109)—are fighting to protect your STR business and keep hospitality thriving. Here’s the lowdown, and how you can get involved!
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In Ohio, identical bills SB 104 (Sen. Andrew Brenner) and HB 109 (Rep. Justin Pizzulli) are pushing back against local bans on STRs. These bills say NO to municipalities:
Hey there, our incredible short-term rental crew! You’re the heartbeat of hospitality. But new laws in New Mexico, Ohio, Vermont, and Washington could shape your STR business—some for the better, some with challenges. Here’s the latest on four key bills, plus how you can jump in to protect your hosting freedom!
New Mexico’s House Memorial 52 is all about balance! It launches a Short-Term Rental Work Group to study STRs’ $1.1B economic impact (14,555 jobs, $82.1M in taxes!) and their role in workforce housing for traveling pros. By December 1, 2025, they’ll propose policies to keep STRs thriving without unfair tax hikes. HM 52 pauses counties from reclassifying STRs as commercial properties, saving hosts from steep tax jumps in places like Santa Fe ($33.6M in tax revenue). It’s in committee and has strong support—let’s keep it moving!
Ohio’s Senate Bill 104 and House Bill 109, led by Sen. Andrew ...
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