Fair Housing and Housing Discrimination - Regulations, Intent, and Discriminatory Effect

Summary

The act authorizes the Department of Housing and Community Development to adopt rules that actively promote fair housing and requires local governments and housing authorities to submit fair‑housing assessments. It makes it unlawful to refuse, limit, or treat housing differently because of race, gender, disability, source of income, or other protected traits, regardless of the actor’s intent, while allowing a narrow defense for actions needed to achieve legitimate, non‑discriminatory goals. The bill also establishes how complaints are processed, civil enforcement options, and the role of the state Civil Rights Commission.

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