Older and Disabled Americans Criminal Protection Act of 1998
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Feb 1998): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H506)
What this bill does
This bill, the Older and Disabled Americans Criminal Protection Act of 1998, would allow agencies that help arrange shared housing to request criminal background checks for individuals applying to live in these arrangements as caregivers. A shared housing arrangement is defined as when one person lives with another, not related, in the same dwelling, and provides care or services in exchange for reduced or free rent. The bill specifies that the Attorney General would conduct these checks using federal criminal records and could charge a fee, not exceeding $50, for the service.
The individuals who would be affected are applicants for "service provider resident" roles in shared housing arrangements. This bill would also impact shared housing referral agencies by providing them with immunity from damages if they reasonably rely on the background check information provided by the Attorney General, even if that information is later found to be inaccurate. The bill establishes a criminal penalty for anyone who knowingly uses the background check information for purposes other than determining suitability for shared housing.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 11, 1998, and was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet progressed further in the legislative process.
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Official summary
Older and Disabled Americans Criminal Protection Act of 1998 - Defines a "shared housing arrangement" as a residential arrangement under which one person provides care or other services for the owner or lessee of a dwelling unit in exchange for free occupancy or a reduced cost for occupancy of that unit or other remuneration. Authorizes: (1) a shared housing referral agency to request the Attorney General to conduct and share criminal background checks respecting shared housing caretaker applicants; and (2) the Attorney General to charge a fee for such service. Provides a criminal penalty for the knowing use of such information for other than housing determinations. States that an agency that reasonably relies upon such information shall not be liable for damages based on such information's inaccuracy.
Timeline
24 Feb 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H506)
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3181 do?
- This bill, the Older and Disabled Americans Criminal Protection Act of 1998, would allow agencies that help arrange shared housing to request criminal background checks for individuals applying to live in these arrangements as caregivers. A shared housing arrangement is defined as when one person lives with another, not related, in the same dwelling, and provides care or services in exchange for reduced or free rent. The bill specifies that the Attorney General would conduct these checks using federal criminal records and could charge a fee, not exceeding $50, for the service. The individuals who would be affected are applicants for "service provider resident" roles in shared housing arrangements. This bill would also impact shared housing referral agencies by providing them with immunity from damages if they reasonably rely on the background check information provided by the Attorney General, even if that information is later found to be inaccurate. The bill establishes a criminal penalty for anyone who knowingly uses the background check information for purposes other than determining suitability for shared housing. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 11, 1998, and was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet progressed further in the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 3181 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3181. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3181?
- H.R. 3181 was sponsored by Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46] (D-CA), with 52 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3181?
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H506) (24 Feb 1998).
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