Pennsylvania SB643 amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to regulate the use of criminal history in housing decisions and prohibit retaliation.

Pennsylvania SB643 amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to prohibit landlords from using criminal history as a basis for adverse actions against prospective occupants or tenants, except under specific conditions. It mandates that landlords provide notice to prospective occupants and tenants about their rights and the use of criminal history. The bill also prohibits retaliation against individuals who exercise their rights under the act. It outlines procedures for handling complaints and allows for the awarding of attorney fees and costs in certain cases.

Pennsylvania SB643 amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to regulate the use of criminal history in housing decisions and prohibit retaliation.

Pennsylvania SB643 amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to prohibit landlords from using criminal history as a basis for adverse actions against prospective occupants or tenants, except under specific conditions. It mandates that landlords provide notice to prospective occupants and tenants about their rights and the use of criminal history. The bill also prohibits retaliation against individuals who exercise their rights under the act. It outlines procedures for handling complaints and allows for the awarding of attorney fees and costs in certain cases.