MD HB315

Landlords who use financial information (credit history, income) in rental applications are prohibited from refusing tenants who pay rent with income-based housing subsidies solely based on income, credit score, or adverse credit history from periods before the tenant received the subsidy

"Income-based housing subsidy" is defined as recurring monetary assistance from government entities or nonprofits to help cover tenant rent, including Section 8 vouchers under the United States Housing Act of 1937

Landlords receiving funding from governmental, quasi-governmental, or nonprofit entities that require income qualification for income-restricted units may still collect financial information if required by funding conditions

Violations are classified as discriminatory housing practices under Maryland law, enforceable by the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights

Effective date: October 1, 2026