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HB1492 • 2025

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.

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.

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Sponsor
SIEGEL
Last action
2026-03-25
Official status
Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), March 25, 2026
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-25 Pennsylvania General Assembly

    Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), March 25, 2026

Official Summary Text

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.