SB 937·MD·senate
Landlord and Tenant - Residential Leases - Prospective Tenant Criminal History Records Check (Maryland Fair Chance Housing Act)
Signed into LawFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Henson
Latest Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 752
May 26, 2026
Summary
The bill bars landlords from asking for or considering most criminal‑record information before they make a conditional rental offer. After a conditional offer, landlords may consider only a narrow list of serious offenses and must follow strict notice and rebuttal procedures. Violations are treated as unfair trade practices and can be fined up to $1,000 per breach.
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