Progress of HB5394

Our very own Jori Kovarsky, Supervisor of Prevention Programs for Connections, travelled to Springfield this week along with our Director of Public Policy Christopher Martin to testify in support of HB 5493.

HB 5493, a new legislation put forth by Connections, would end the use of credit scores for rental applicants with vouchers. Jori spoke about the housing discrimination towards voucher-holders, testifying that 90% of Connections participants are denied at least one unit based on credit score, even when they have guaranteed rent!

The bill passed out of the House Immigration and Human Rights Committee, and has a few more hurdles to get through before it goes to the House floor for a full vote. Thank you to everyone who submitted a witness slip to support this bill! We'll keep you updated as the process moves forward.