MI SB0738

Prohibits landlords from evaluating rental applications based solely on an applicant's criminal record and bars inquiries about criminal history until after issuing a conditional offer contingent on passing other screening criteria (income, credit, rental history)

Limits post-conditional offer criminal record consideration to arson convictions, human trafficking convictions, sex offenses requiring registration, and other felonies adjudicated within the past 3 years

Requires landlords to conduct an individualized assessment before withdrawing a conditional offer based on criminal history, considering factors such as offense severity, time elapsed, applicant's age at offense, and evidence of rehabilitation

Mandates landlords provide written notice within 24 hours if withdrawing a conditional offer due to criminal record, including specific reasons, right to file complaints with the Attorney General, and return of application fees and holding deposits

Grants landlords immunity from civil liability for renting to individuals with criminal records when complying with the act, and requires the Attorney General to create informational forms summarizing applicant rights within 90 days of enactment