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MA S867
Promoting fair housing by preventing discrimination against affordable housing
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to promote fair housing by preventing discrimination against affordable housing. Housing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote fair housing by preventing discrimination against affordable housing. It amends the state's anti-discrimination law to prohibit local or state government entities from engaging in "discriminatory land use practices" that limit or exclude housing accommodations for low-to-moderate income families or individuals, or based on factors like race, gender, or disability. The bill provides for civil actions to be brought by aggrieved individuals or the Attorney General, with potential remedies including injunctive relief, damages, and attorney's fees.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D)*,
Brendan Crighton (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S3069 (on 07/29/2022)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S867 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S867.pdf |
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