HB1492

Providing for use of criminal records to screen tenants; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission; and imposing penalties.

Introduced·5/21/25

Pennsylvania HB1492 regulates the use of criminal records in tenant screening, outlines duties for the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, and.

Pennsylvania HB1492 amends the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 to introduce rules for using criminal records in tenant screening. It allows housing providers to consider convictions related to drug trafficking but prohibits them from considering arrests, charges, or expunged records. Providers must perform individualized assessments and can withdraw offers based on specific factors. Applicants can appeal withdrawals and request information used in decisions. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission handles complaints, issues warnings, and imposes penalties for violations.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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15 Nay

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Calendar

Sep 29, 2025

11:00 AM

Housing & Community Development (h) Hearing

History

Mar 25

House

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

Nov 17, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Oct 29, 2025

House

Second consideration, with amendments