Requires landlords to adopt certain written screening criteria made available to applicants before accepting application. Directs office of the Governor, in consultation with Racial Justice Council’s Housing and Homelessness Committee, to study laws related to housing and to provide results to interim committees of Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2022.] Sunsets January 2, 2023.] Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.] Requires landlords to adopt certain written screening criteria made available to applicants before accepting application. Limits criminal behavior landlord may consider in screening applicant. Requires landlord to conduct individualized assessment of applicant and specify any basis for denial.
Relating to housing.
Requires landlords to adopt certain written screening criteria made available to applicants before accepting application. Directs office of the Governor, in consultation with Racial Justice Council’s Housing and Homelessness Committee, to study laws related to housing and to provide results to interim committees of Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2022.] Sunsets January 2, 2023.] Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.] Requires landlords to adopt certain written screening criteria made available to applicants before accepting application. Limits criminal behavior landlord may consider in screening applicant. Requires landlord to conduct individualized assessment of applicant and specify any basis for denial.
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Bill Text
Votes
| Date | Action | Vote | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-11 | Senate Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) | Yea: 3 No: 1 Other: 1 | Document |
| 2021-04-01 | Senate Third Reading | Yea: 17 No: 13 Other: 0 | Document |
| 2021-05-27 | House Committee Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules | Yea: 8 No: 0 Other: 0 | Document |
| 2021-06-17 | House Committee Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.) | Yea: 4 No: 3 Other: 0 | Document |
| 2021-06-24 | House Third Reading | Yea: 40 No: 18 Other: 1 | Document |
| 2021-06-25 | Senate Third Reading in Concurrence | Yea: 16 No: 12 Other: 2 | Document |
Amendments
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Bill History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2021-08-20 | Effective date, January 1, 2022. |
| 2021-08-20 | Chapter 577, 2021 Laws. |
| 2021-07-19 | Governor signed. |
| 2021-06-26 | Speaker signed. |
| 2021-06-26 | President signed. |
| 2021-06-25 | Vote explanation(s) filed by Heard. |
| 2021-06-25 | Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 16; Nays, 12--Anderson, Boquist, Findley, Girod, Hansell, Heard, Johnson, Knopp, Linthicum, Robinson, Thatcher, Thomsen; Absent, 1--Kennemer; Excused, 1--Manning Jr. |
| 2021-06-24 | Third reading. Carried by Meek. Passed. Ayes, 40; Nays, 18--Bonham, Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Cate, Drazan, Hayden, Levy, Lewis, Moore-Green, Morgan, Noble, Owens, Post, Reschke, Smith DB, Stark, Wallan, Wright; Excused, 1--Smith G. |
| 2021-06-23 | Rules suspended. Carried over to June 24, 2021 Calendar. |
| 2021-06-22 | Rules suspended. Rules suspended. Carried over to June 23, 2021 Calendar. |
| 2021-06-22 | Second reading. |
| 2021-06-21 | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed. |
| 2021-06-17 | Work Session held. |
| 2021-06-09 | Public Hearing held. |
| 2021-06-07 | Referred to Rules by order of Speaker. |
| 2021-06-07 | Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules. |
| 2021-05-27 | Work Session held. |
| 2021-05-25 | Work Session held. |
| 2021-05-13 | Public Hearing held. |
| 2021-05-06 | Public Hearing held. |
| 2021-04-07 | Referred to Housing. |
| 2021-04-01 | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2021-04-01 | Vote explanation(s) filed by Boquist. |
| 2021-04-01 | Burdick, Girod, Golden, Hansell, Kennemer, Thatcher, Wagner declared potential conflict of interest. |
| 2021-04-01 | Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed. Ayes, 17; Nays, 13--Anderson, Boquist, Findley, Girod, Hansell, Heard, Johnson, Kennemer, Knopp, Linthicum, Robinson, Thatcher, Thomsen. |
| 2021-03-31 | Second reading. |
| 2021-03-26 | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) |
| 2021-03-11 | Public Hearing and Work Session held. |
| 2021-02-11 | Public Hearing held. |
| 2021-01-19 | Referred to Housing and Development. |
| 2021-01-11 | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
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