Indiana 2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 385 — Eviction action information and tenant screening.

Last action — First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Prohibits a court or the operator of a case management system from disclosing information relating to an eviction action: (1) if the case is dismissed or if the tenant prevails in the action or upon appeal; or (2) upon order of the court after a petition to prohibit disclosure is made by the tenant: (A) not earlier than three years after a judgment of eviction against the tenant becomes final; or (B) at least one year after the case was filed if the case remains pending with no judgment. Defines a "tenant screening report" as a report that: (1) is prepared from files compiled and maintained with respect to an applicant for the rental of a rental unit; and (2) describes the applicant's credit characteristics, rental history, or criminal history. Requires a landlord that denies an applicant's application for the rental of a rental unit based on information in a tenant screening report to mail a copy of the tenant screening report to the applicant. Provides requirements for the application process for an applicant who intends to use a housing choice voucher for the rental of a rental unit. Provides that if a landlord fails to mail an applicant a copy of the tenant screening report, as required under these provisions, an applicant may bring a cause of action in a court with jurisdiction.

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Action History

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

  2. Authored by Senator Yoder

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 385 do?
Prohibits a court or the operator of a case management system from disclosing information relating to an eviction action: (1) if the case is dismissed or if the tenant prevails in the action or upon appeal; or (2) upon order of the court after a petition to prohibit disclosure is made by the tenant: (A) not earlier than three years after a judgment of eviction against the tenant becomes final; or (B) at least one year after the case was filed if the case remains pending with no judgment. Defines a "tenant screening report" as a report that: (1) is prepared from files compiled and maintained with respect to an applicant for the rental of a rental unit; and (2) describes the applicant's credit characteristics, rental history, or criminal history. Requires a landlord that denies an applicant's application for the rental of a rental unit based on information in a tenant screening report to mail a copy of the tenant screening report to the applicant. Provides requirements for the application process for an applicant who intends to use a housing choice voucher for the rental of a rental unit. Provides that if a landlord fails to mail an applicant a copy of the tenant screening report, as required under these provisions, an applicant may bring a cause of action in a court with jurisdiction.
Who sponsors SB 385?
SB 385 is sponsored by Shelli Yoder (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 385?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 385?
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