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MI HB4553
MI HB4553Civil 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
03/23/2021
03/23/2021
In Committee
03/23/2021
03/23/2021
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 PA 348 act, which regulates the relationships between landlords and tenants, by adding a new section 1c. The key provisions of this bill prohibit landlords from discriminating against prospective or current tenants based on their source of income, such as housing assistance, public assistance, or other government benefit programs. The bill also requires landlords to subtract any rent vouchers or subsidies from the total monthly rent when determining if a tenant meets income criteria. Tenants who suffer a loss due to a violation of this section can bring an action to recover actual damages or up to 4.5 times the monthly rent, along with court costs and attorney fees.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (21)
Abraham Aiyash (D)*,
Sarah Anthony (D)*,
Kyra Bolden (D)*,
Felicia Brabec (D)*,
Julie Brixie (D)*,
Brenda Carter (D)*,
Tyrone Carter (D)*,
Mary Cavanagh (D)*,
Alex Garza (D)*,
Jim Haadsma (D)*,
Abdullah Hammoud (D)*,
Rachel Hood (D)*,
Padma Kuppa (D)*,
Cynthia Neeley (D)*,
Laurie Pohutsky (D)*,
Yousef Rabhi (D)*,
Helena Scott (D)*,
Lori Stone (D)*,
Shri Thanedar (D)*,
Regina Weiss (D)*,
Stephanie Young (D)*,
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/23/2021 (on 03/24/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2021-HB-4553 |
| BillText | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2021-2022/billintroduced/House/htm/2021-HIB-4553.htm |
| Bill | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2021-2022/billintroduced/House/pdf/2021-HIB-4553.pdf |
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