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Senate committee advances bill barring local rules that would force landlords to accept housing vouchers
Summary
Lawmakers debated and then passed out Senate Bill 391, which would preempt local ordinances that regulate landlords' screening and leasing decisions — including rules tied to housing choice vouchers — and would nullify inconsistent local laws. Two Francisco amendments (an exemption for cities with rental licensing programs and a 10% cap) failed on voice votes.
The Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs voted to advance Senate Bill 391 to the floor after lengthy debate over local control, housing policy and constitutional home‑rule concerns.
Jason described the bill as a statewide prohibition on local ordinances and resolutions that would regulate landlord activities in ways that limit screening or leasing methods — including restrictions on refusing to lease to tenants who use housing choice vouchers, methods of income qualification, credit checks, eviction or criminal history, limits on security…
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