PA SB643

Prohibits landlords from advertising blanket bans on renters with criminal histories or inquiring about arrest records, conviction records, or criminal history during tenant screening, with limited exceptions for sex offender registry information

Allows landlords to take adverse action based on sex offender registry information only if they have a "legitimate business reason," which must consider offense severity, time elapsed (convictions over 2 years old cannot be used), and any rehabilitation evidence provided by the applicant

Bars landlords from using registry information against minors or against adults whose convictions occurred when they were minors

Requires landlords to provide written notice explaining any denial based on registry information, supply free copies of consumer reports or criminal history checks used in screening, and inform applicants of their right to submit rehabilitation evidence

Exempts owner-occupied residences and accessory dwelling units where the owner lives on the same property; violations are enforceable by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission with civil penalties, actual damages, and attorney fees