Discrimination in Housing - Consumer Credit History

HB 242 prohibits landlords in Maryland from using consumer credit history (including credit reports and scores) in reusable tenant screening reports. This directly affects landlords who screen applicants and prospective renters whose credit history would no longer be considered during rental applications. The bill requires landlords to disclose their screening policy (e.g., via rental listings) and bans fees for accessing reusable tenant screening reports, which must instead include criminal history, eviction records, employment verification, and rental history. It amends Maryland law to replace credit-based screening with these alternative checks for rental applications.