Housing Protection for Survivors: Banning Discrimination Based on Victim Status.
This law expands the federal Fair Housing Act, adding survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking as a protected class. This means landlords and lenders cannot deny housing or financing solely because an individual is a survivor of these crimes. The goal is to ensure safe and stable housing for those escaping abuse, removing a major barrier to recovery.
Key points
Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking gain protected status, preventing discrimination in housing access, rental, and financing.
Housing providers cannot deny tenancy or evict someone based on a violence incident, a protective order, or prior residency in a domestic violence shelter.
Government programs (federal, state, local) are explicitly allowed to offer specialized housing assistance tailored specifically for survivors without violating anti-discrimination rules.
Penalties are introduced for intimidating or threatening survivors to prevent them from exercising their fair housing rights.
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