BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

SB 5123: Tenant screening reports

Concerning tenant screening.

Summary

  • If a comprehensive screening report regarding the prospective tenant was prepared within 30 days of the rental application date and is provided to the prospective landlord by the consumer reporting agency, the landlord may not charge the prospective tenant a tenant screening fee.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5123), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2015
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Senator (D-46)
Introduced
January 14, 2015 in the Senate
Last action
March 10, 2016
Companion bill
HB 1257

AN ACT Relating to tenant screening;

Sponsors

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance.

SB 5123 in other sessions

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