Bills

HB 638: RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House

Current Status:

In Progress

(2025-12-08: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a certified copy of a criminal background check or credit report.  Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee if a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available.  Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a certified copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report.

Discussed in Hearing

House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce8MIN
Feb 5, 2025

House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

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