House Bill 6431, though, proposes a ten-year window of disqualification for people with convictions for offenses that “would adversely affect the health, safety or welfare of other tenants.” Virtually any offense could conceivably fall into that category.
House Bill 6431, An Act Concerning Housing Opportunities for Justice-Impacted Persons, with Amendments to the Lookback Period and Individualized Assessment
House Bill 6431 represents a significant step forward, with its rejection of blanket bans and focus on individualized assessments.
Session
2021
Bill number
HB6431
Position
Support
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