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Introduced
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
In Committee
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Discrimination in Housing - Consumer Credit History FOR the purpose of prohibiting the inclusion of a consumer credit history in a reusable tenant screening report; expanding the fair housing policy of the State to provide housing to all citizens regardless of consumer credit history; and generally relating to prohibitions against discrimination in housing based on consumer credit history. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Real Property Section 8-218 Annotated Code of Maryland (2015 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - State Government Section 20-701, 20-702, 20-704, 20-705, 20-707, and 20-1103 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the inclusion of a consumer credit history in a reusable tenant screening report and expands the state's fair housing policy to prohibit discrimination in housing based on consumer credit history. The bill defines "consumer credit history" to include credit reports and credit scores. It also modifies various provisions of state law relating to housing discrimination to add "consumer credit history" as a prohibited basis for discrimination.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations (on 02/28/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1293?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb1293f.pdf |
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