Bill > H1344

This bill aims to prevent discrimination against affordable housing by prohibiting local or state administrative, legislative, or regulatory bodies from engaging in "discriminatory land use practices." This includes enacting or enforcing land use regulations, making permitting or funding decisions, or taking other actions that would limit or exclude housing accommodations for families or individuals with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income, housing with sufficient bedrooms for families with children, or housing based on protected characteristics like race, religion, or disability. The bill provides an exception if the government entity can demonstrate that its action or inaction was motivated and justified by a substantial, legitimate, and non-discriminatory governmental interest that cannot be served by a less discriminatory practice.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1344