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MA H4234

MA H4234
Relative to the fair housing ordinance of the city of Cambridge


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Introduced
12/28/2023
In Committee
03/14/2024
Crossed Over
12/19/2024
Passed
12/23/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/01/2025

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to further regulate the fair housing ordinance of the city of Cambridge. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill further expands the fair housing ordinance of the city of Cambridge by adding "relationship status" and "family structure" as protected characteristics against discrimination in housing transactions. It also provides detailed definitions for these new terms, as well as other key terms in the ordinance such as "gender identity," "marital status," and "religious creed." The bill aims to broaden the scope of the fair housing law to protect a wider range of family and relationship arrangements, including non-traditional and multi-partner families.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 287 of the Acts of 2024 (on 01/01/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4234
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4234.pdf
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