This bill amends the "Fair Chance in Housing Act" to clarify that counties and municipalities are not considered housing providers when they directly rent residential units to tenants. Specifically, the bill introduces new legal language stating that the term "housing provider" does not include a county or municipality that rents residential units, and it also specifies that the definition of "rental dwelling unit" excludes any unit rented by a county or municipality.

The purpose of this amendment is to resolve ongoing disputes regarding the applicability of the "Fair Chance in Housing Act" to local government entities. The original act was established to enhance housing rights for individuals with criminal records, aiming to improve their access to safe and affordable housing. By explicitly excluding counties and municipalities from the act's provisions, the bill seeks to clarify the legal framework surrounding housing rights and responsibilities for these government entities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 46:8-54