Legislation - HB0964

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.

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Original:: Environment and Transportation Click to view Recorded Media

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Cross-filed with: SB0635

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2024

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Chamber House Calendar Date 2/02/2024 Legislative Date 2/02/2024 Action First Reading Environment and Transportation Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Landlords and Prospective Tenants - Residential Leases - Criminal History Review (Maryland Fair Chance in Housing Act) Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/06/2024 Legislative Date 2/06/2024 Action Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/02/2024	2/02/2024	First Reading Environment and Transportation
			Text - First - Landlords and Prospective Tenants - Residential Leases - Criminal History Review (Maryland Fair Chance in Housing Act)
House	2/06/2024	2/06/2024	Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.

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