Create mechanism to allow relief-collateral sanction for housing
HB 50 creates a legal process for individuals facing housing restrictions due to past criminal convictions to apply for a certificate that can lift these barriers. This bill allows people who have completed their sentences or supervision periods to file a petition in court after a waiting period of six months for misdemeanors or one year for felonies. During the review, judges will consider the applicant's criminal history and any relevant factors, such as military service, before deciding whether to grant the certificate. While the text also mentions extending a construction act and modifying tax procedures, the primary focus is on providing a pathway for formerly incarcerated individuals to regain access to housing.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
May 2023
House Passage
May 2023
Senate Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
Sep 2024
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Signed Sep 20, 2024
Floor votes · Senate May 8, 2024 · House May 24, 2023
How they voted
29–1
Passed
Total votes 30
May 8, 2024
D
Democratic7
85% Yea
R
Republican23
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Amendments
1
May 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
Concurred in Senate amendments
lower
May 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
May 31, 2023
Committee
Refer to Committee
upper
May 24, 2023
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Refer to Committee
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 57 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Seitz
RRepublican
P
Latyna Humphrey
DDemocratic
Co
Adam Holmes
RRepublican
Co
Adam Mathews
RRepublican
Co
Adam Miller
DDemocratic
Co
Al Cutrona
RRepublican
Co
Al Landis
RRepublican
Co
Allison Russo
DDemocratic
Co
Andrea White
RRepublican
Co
Anita Somani
DDemocratic
Co
Bernie Willis
RRepublican
Co
Beth Liston
DDemocratic
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