March 15, 2023 — Issue Brief

An Act Relative to the Use of Credit Reporting in Housing H.1308/S.877 , the Fair Chance in Housing Act Senator Gomez , Representatives Cruz & Garcia

Restricting the use of credit reports in housing decisions will reduce barriers to housing for the low-income and people of color most impacted by the COVID crisis and help build a strong and equitable economic recovery for all Bay Staters.