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Expanded Housing Protections: Sex, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity

This act expands existing fair housing laws to protect individuals from discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. This means landlords or property sellers cannot refuse housing for these reasons, increasing security and equal opportunities for all citizens in accessing housing.
Key points
Extends housing discrimination protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
Prohibits discrimination in renting and selling properties based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Strengthens provisions to prevent intimidation in fair housing cases.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4286
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Process start date: 2021-06-30