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The Tenant Background Bill
New rules for landlords on tenant background checks proposed
Landlord and tenant; requiring criminal history screening policy for award of certain tax credit; establishing procedures for certain screening policies. Effective date.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would make landlords check criminal histories to get tax credits, which could affect who can rent homes.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
If this bill passes, it might make it harder for some people with criminal records to find a place to live. It's important to think about how this affects everyone looking for housing.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Landlords would need to have a criminal history screening policy.
- This policy is required to get certain tax credits.
- The bill is still moving through the legislature.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Shane Jett (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Lisa Standridge (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
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