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MI SB0254
MI SB0254Civil rights: housing discrimination; housing discrimination based on source of income; prohibit. Amends title of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601 - 554.616) & adds sec. 1c.
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Introduced
03/17/2021
03/17/2021
In Committee
03/17/2021
03/17/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
101st Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled "An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties," (MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by amending the title and by adding section 1c.
AI Summary
This bill amends the 1972 Michigan law that regulates relationships between landlords and tenants. It prohibits landlords from discriminating against prospective or current tenants based on their source of income, which includes benefits or subsidies like housing assistance, public assistance, and Social Security. The bill sets out specific actions landlords cannot take, such as denying or terminating a tenancy, making distinctions in rental terms, or discouraging rental based on a tenant's source of income. It also requires landlords to subtract any rent vouchers or subsidies from the monthly rent when evaluating income criteria. Individuals who suffer a loss due to a violation of this law can bring an action to recover damages.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Rosemary Bayer (D)*,
Winnie Brinks (D)*,
Stephanie Chang (D)*,
Adam Hollier (D)*,
Jeff Irwin (D)*,
Sean McCann (D)*,
Dayna Polehanki (D)*,
Paul Wojno (D)*,
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Local Government (on 03/17/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2021-SB-0254 |
| BillText | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2021-2022/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2021-SIB-0254.htm |
| Bill | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2021-2022/billintroduced/Senate/pdf/2021-SIB-0254.pdf |
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