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MD SB635
MD SB635Landlords and Prospective Tenants - Residential Leases - Criminal History Review (Maryland Fair Chance in Housing Act)
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Introduced
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
In Committee
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the number of years of criminal history, from 7 years to 3 years, that are reviewed in a certain reusable tenant screening report; establishing certain prohibitions and limitations on the review and consideration of a prospective tenant's criminal history; and requiring a landlord that denies the lease application of a prospective tenant to provide the individual with a physical document stating with particularity each reason for the denial.
AI Summary
This bill, the Maryland Fair Chance in Housing Act, alters the number of years of criminal history that can be reviewed in a reusable tenant screening report from 7 years to 3 years. It also establishes certain prohibitions and limitations on landlords' ability to review and consider a prospective tenant's criminal history, such as prohibiting landlords from requiring applicants to disclose their criminal history or publishing statements that would discourage applicants with a criminal history. Additionally, the bill requires landlords to provide a physical document stating the specific reasons for denying a lease application.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 3/7/2024 ) (on 03/07/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0635?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0635f.pdf |
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