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HB3974 • 2025

Limits the applicant screening charge a residential landlord may collect to $20.

Limits the applicant screening charge a residential landlord may collect to $20.

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 Chaichi,, Munoz,, Senator Pham, Representative Andersen,, Chotzen,, Evans,, Gomberg,, Lively,, Marsh,, Nathanson,, Senator Campos,, Manning Jr,, Patterson
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-06-02 House

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-05-21 House

    Referred to Rules.

  4. 2025-05-19 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act caps screening fees paid by residential tenants. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1).
Limits the applicant screening charge a residential landlord may collect to $20. Extends certain screening requirements to include landlords who do not collect an applicant screening charge. Allows landlords to alternatively accept third-party screening reports provided by an applicant.
Relating to: Relating to residential applicant screening charges.
Current location: In House Committee