What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 1267.
Fair Housing Expansion: Protecting Veterans, Military Status, and Income Sources.
This bill expands the federal Fair Housing Act by prohibiting discrimination in housing sales, rentals, and financing based on a person's source of income, veteran status, or military status. This change ensures that individuals relying on housing assistance, social security benefits, or those who have served in the military cannot be unfairly denied housing opportunities. The law aims to increase housing stability and access for vulnerable populations.
Key points
Landlords and lenders cannot refuse housing based on the lawful source of funds, including housing vouchers (Section 8), child support, Social Security benefits, savings, or payments from trusts/relatives.
Veterans and active service members are now explicitly protected from discrimination when seeking housing or related financial services.
The legislation also amends the Civil Rights Act to prevent intimidation against individuals based on these newly protected characteristics in fair housing cases.
Status:
Expired
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