Bill: HB 3868, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Business & Industry
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| No |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Negative |
Neutral |
Negative |
Author(s)
John Smithee
Bill Caption
Relating to the vote to authorize background and criminal history checks on tenant applicants by a property owners' association.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 3868 would allow a property owners' association, upon the affirmative vote of a majority of owners, to amend a dedicatory instrument to require that a tenant applicant consent to a background and criminal history check.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill infringes on the principles of individual liberty and personal responsibility by authorizing a property owners' association to require a tenant applicant to consent to background checks. Because this would open the door for individuals to be restricted in where they choose to live in a free society, we oppose HB 3868.
