Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1492: 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.

In committee Last action March 25, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

Plain-language summary

HB 1492 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on May 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Joshua Siegel. It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joshua Siegel. 14 co-sponsors.