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This bill aims to increase fair housing protections for domestic violence survivors. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It defines "survivor of domestic violence" to include victims of various forms of abuse, such as domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, and stalking. 2. It prohibits discrimination in mortgage lending and real estate transactions against survivors of domestic violence. 3. It prohibits discrimination in renting, leasing, or selling housing accommodations against survivors of domestic violence. 4. It establishes a presumption that a party claiming discrimination based on their status as a survivor of domestic violence has established a prima facie case by providing certain types of documentation, such as a protection order or written verification from the victim or a qualified third party. The bill aims to ensure that domestic violence survivors are protected from housing discrimination and have access to fair housing opportunities.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1753