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HB2967 • 2025

Prohibits residential landlords from charging an applicant screening charge.

Prohibits residential landlords from charging an applicant screening charge.

Housing
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Gamba,, Senator Gorsek, Representative Andersen,, Chaichi,, Munoz,
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-17 House

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Housing and Homelessness.

  4. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act bans applicant screening fees for tenants. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.8).
Prohibits residential landlords from charging an applicant screening charge.
Relating to: Relating to residential applicant screening charges.
Current location: In House Committee