HB1492Introduced in the House
Providing for use of criminal records to screen tenants; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission; and imposing penalties.
Introduced by Joshua Siegel, District 22
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
March 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Appropriations: PN2549, Re-report Bill As Committed · November 17, 2025
22
Yes
15
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
37 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Marla Gallo Brown | 9 | No |
| Marci Mustello | 11 | No |
| Joshua Kail | 15 | No |
| Aerion Abney | 19 | Yes |
| Emily Kinkead | 20 | Yes |
| Joshua Siegel | 22 | Yes |
| La'Tasha Mayes | 24 | Yes |
| Paul Friel | 26 | Yes |
| Timothy Brennan | 29 | Yes |
| Abigail Salisbury | 34 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Housing & Community Development
Reported as amended
First consideration
Laid on the table
Removed from table
Second consideration, with amendments
Re-committed to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
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