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

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Plain-English Summary

An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, providing for use of criminal records to screen tenants; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission; and imposing penalties.

Source: OpenStates · fetched March 25, 2026

Who it affects

Formerly incarcerated or family of

May face increased difficulty in securing housing due to the use of criminal records for tenant screening.

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Formerly incarcerated or family ofdirectMajor impactHigh certainty
May face increased difficulty in securing housing due to the use of criminal records for tenant screening.
“providing for use of criminal records to screen tenants”· Title

What the Bill Does

Amends The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951.
Provides for the use of criminal records in tenant screening.
Imposes duties on the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.

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