The bill introduces a new section, 83.471, to the Florida Statutes, which establishes regulations regarding reusable tenant screening reports. It defines key terms such as "consumer report," "consumer reporting agency," and "reusable tenant screening report." The bill authorizes landlords to accept these reusable reports, provided they require applicants to confirm that there have been no material changes to the information contained in the report. Additionally, landlords are prohibited from charging applicants any fees for accessing these reports or for application screening when a reusable tenant screening report is provided.
Furthermore, the bill clarifies that it does not alter existing laws related to the consideration of criminal history in housing decisions, nor does it mandate that landlords must accept reusable tenant screening reports. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.