Miya Marcano Foundation

Miya’s legacy continues to shape the conversation around renter safety. 🦋💙

The Miya Marcano Foundation was created after the 2021 death of 19-year-old Miya Marcano and has continued advocating for stronger protections for people living in rental communities.

Miya’s Law-related protections are already in place in Florida, Virginia and Nevada, including provisions addressing employee background screening and the control of keys or electronic access to rental units.

Now, the conversation has reached Georgia. On September 24, 2026, Georgia State Representative Imani Barnes announced proposed Miya’s Law legislation and said she intends to formally introduce it during the 2027 legislative session. The announced proposal would generally require landlords to provide tenants with at least 24 hours’ notice before entering a residential rental unit, subject to the legislation’s final language and any exceptions.

The Miya Marcano Foundation is continuing its Georgia tenant-safety campaign under . Information about the Foundation’s petition is available through the QR code in this carousel.

Miya’s story remains at the heart of this work: Turning Pain into Purpose.

Five years remembering Miya. A lifetime carrying her legacy forward. 💙🦋

Join the Miya Marcano Foundation on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta for a special tribute honoring Miya Marcano’s lasting legacy.

We will gather in remembrance, advocacy, and hope as we continue the work inspired by Miya’s life and release butterflies in her honor.

🕐 1:00 PM — Press Conference
🦋 1:40 PM — Butterfly Release
📍 Georgia State Capitol, Atlanta, Georgia

Attendees are invited to wear royal blue in honor of Miya. 💙

Want to wear the mission? Miya Marcano Foundation T-shirts are available at miyamarcanofdn.org/shop.

Together, we remember Miya, carry her legacy forward, and continue advocating for safer communities.

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Your home should be your safe place.

Federal housing cases in Oklahoma are a powerful reminder of what can happen when access to someone's home exists without sufficient accountability.

In January 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a Fair Housing Act lawsuit against Oklahoma landlord Shevis “Don” Petties, alleging sexual harassment of female tenants. Among the allegations were entering tenants' bedrooms without consent, photographing or filming women without their knowledge or permission, physical assault and threats involving their housing. These remain allegations in a civil case.

And this is not the only Oklahoma case raising these concerns. In a separate case, the Justice Department obtained a $1.25 million settlement in 2021 resolving claims involving sexual harassment of female tenants and prospective tenants. The DOJ said the alleged conduct included entering women's homes unannounced and without consent.

These cases reinforce why renter safety cannot stop at the front door. Who has access, how that access is controlled, and how people are held accountable matter.

The Miya Marcano Foundation continues advocating for stronger protections and safer housing practices so renters can feel secure in the place they call home.

Miya's story drives the mission. Safer homes are the goal.

Small gifts can create lasting change. 🦋
Every donation to the Miya Marcano Foundation—whether it’s a one-time gift or monthly support—helps turn Miya’s legacy into action.
Your generosity helps fund tenant safety education, strengthen advocacy for Miya’s Law, and support families navigating the aftermath of preventable tragedy.
You don’t need to make a big gift to make a big difference. When a community gives together, every contribution moves the mission forward.
Give with purpose. Help protect renters. Help create safer communities.
💜 Donate today — https://miyamarcanofdn.org/donate/

Safe neighborhoods start with safe homes—and creating safer communities takes all of us.
For the Miya Marcano Foundation, community safety means looking out for one another, building trust, and making sure renters can feel secure in the place they call home.

Miya’s story continues to inspire our work to advocate for stronger renter protections, educate tenants about their rights, support families and communities impacted by tragedy, and advance Miya’s Law across the country.

Together, we can build neighborhoods rooted in accountability, awareness, and protection.

💜 Honor Miya by helping protect others.

Learn more and support the movement: miyamarcanofdn.org

New school year, new gear , with a purpose behind it. 🎒

Our Loving Hands Youth Tee, Kids T-Shirt, and Foundation logo Kids Tee are back in stock just in time for back-to-school. Every purchase helps fund tenant safety education and the fight for Miya's Law nationwide.

Wear the mission. Fund the movement.

Shop now!
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A recent apartment management case is another reminder that renter safety depends on more than locked doors. When oversight breaks down, tenants can be exposed to unnecessary risks. That's why the Miya Marcano Foundation continues to advocate for stronger housing protections through Miya's Law.

Miya's Law addresses critical safety gaps by promoting background checks for employees with access, key control procedures, and greater accountability in residential properties. While no single law can prevent every incident, stronger policies can help reduce preventable risks and create safer communities for renters everywhere. Every renter deserves transparency, accountability, and peace of mind.

Learn more and support the movement: miyamarcanofdn.org

Your home should be the one place where you never have to question your safety. Every renter deserves to know that their privacy will be respected and their space protected. No one should enter your home without clear permission, proper notice, and a legitimate reason. These aren't special requests, they're fundamental expectations. Strong housing policies help protect those boundaries through transparency, accountability, and responsible access procedures. That's why the Miya Marcano Foundation continues to advocate for stronger renter protections through Miya's Law. Because everyone deserves to feel safe behind their own front door.

Learn more and support the movement for safer housing: miyamarcanofdn.org