Prohibits the use of credit history in the tenant screening process for applicants who are survivors of domestic violence or recipients of rental subsidies

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Yudelka Tapia

Prohibits using credit history, scores, or reports to screen rental applicants who are domestic violence survivors or receive rental subsidies, boosting housing access.

PRINT NUMBER 9112A

Summary — Assembly Bill A9112 (Print No. 9112A)

Short title: Prohibits use of credit history in tenant screening for applicants who are survivors of domestic violence or recipients of rental subsidies.

Bill number / status: A9112 — Print No. 9112A (referred and recommitted to Housing Committee)

Introduced: September 26, 2025
Sponsor: Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia

Purpose and intent

The bill is intended to remove a common barrier to rental housing access by prohibiting landlords and others engaged in tenant screening from using an applicant’s credit history, credit score, or consumer credit reports when evaluating applicants who are (a) survivors of domestic violence and (b) recipients of rental subsidies. The aim is to prevent credit-related screening from perpetuating housing instability among survivors and subsidized tenants.

Key provisions (as described)

Prohibits consideration of an applicant’s credit history, credit score, or consumer credit report in the tenant screening process for:

Applicants who are survivors of domestic violence (as defined in the bill text), and
Applicants who are recipients of rental subsidies (e.g., housing choice vouchers or other rental assistance, as specified in the bill text).

Applies to landlords and entities involved in tenant screening (private landlords, property managers, and other housing providers), as implied by the title and purpose.

Note: The public summary above reflects the bill’s central prohibition. The full bill text would provide precise definitions (e.g., how “survivor of domestic violence” and “recipient of rental subsidies” are established and documented), the scope of covered housing, required documentation, and any procedural or enforcement details; those specifics were not included in the materials provided.

Who would be affected

Protected/benefiting groups: Survivors of domestic violence seeking housing and applicants who receive rental subsidies (voucher holders or recipients of other rental assistance).

Covered actors: Private landlords, property managers, screening companies, and other parties conducting tenant screening.

Indirectly affected: Local housing authorities and social service providers who certify applicants as survivors or subsidy recipients.

Potential impacts

Increased housing access for survivors of domestic violence and subsidized tenants by removing credit checks as a disqualifying factor.

Landlords may shift to alternative screening methods (income verification, rental history, references) to evaluate risk.

Implementation details (documentation requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for violations) will determine practical effectiveness and administrative burden.

Legislative status & recent actions

2025-09-26: Referred to the Assembly Housing Committee (first reading).

2025-10-08: Amended and recommitted to the Housing Committee; printed as A9112A.

Current status: Print No. 9112A, amended and in committee (follow committee calendar for hearings/amendments).

For a complete understanding of scope, definitions, enforcement, and exemptions, consult the full text of A9112A and committee reports when available.