Bills

SB 2958: RENTAL APPLICATION SCREENING FEE; CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK; CREDIT REPORT; CERTIFIED COPIES; REUSABLE TENANT SCREENING REPORT

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-01-26: Passed First Reading.)

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 recent criminal background check or credit report.  Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee if a recent 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.

News Coverage:

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