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HR 243 106th Congress House

Older and Disabled Americans Criminal Protection Act of 1998

Official title: To provide for reviews of criminal records of applicants for participation in shared housing arrangements, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 6, 1999 See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Administrative feesCaregiversCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCongregate housing
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CongressCongressional reporting requirementsCrimes against the elderlyCriminal justice informationCriminal justice information systemsDamagesDisabledEconomics and Public FinanceFines (Penalties)FingerprintsGovernment Operations and PoliticsHousing and Community DevelopmentHousing for the agedHousing for the disabledIdentification of criminals
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 25, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Jan 6, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 6, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 25, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jan 6, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 243: Older and Disabled Americans Criminal Protection Act of 1998. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-243/
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"H.R. 243: Older and Disabled Americans Criminal Protection Act of 1998." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-243/.
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H.R. 243, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-243/.
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