HB621

HB621 limits a property owners’ association’s ability to use its governing documents to block owners or residents from inviting government officials or qualified candidates for public office to meet with association members, residents or their guests in association common areas. The protection covers rules that prohibit such gatherings directly or have that effect. The governor signed it June 20, 2025; it took effect September 1, 2025. Final law; history.

The association can still apply the same rules used for other gatherings, including rental fees or deposits, occupancy limits, meeting hours, which common areas are available, and written reservation or rental agreements. The law does not require free, unrestricted access. It excludes common areas unavailable for meetings because of designated seasonal use, or reserved for association, board or committee meetings. It also excludes associations qualifying for federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

The governing-document and association definitions include qualifying condominium, townhouse and similar planned developments, not only detached-house subdivisions. The protected invitation comes from an owner or resident; the bill does not grant every outside campaign an independent right to enter private property. Chapter definitions.