Bill > HB1578

This bill expands Indiana's fair housing law to prohibit housing discrimination based on three additional protected characteristics: source of income, military active duty status, and veteran status. The bill defines these new terms specifically: "source of income" means funds received from housing assistance programs like Section 8 vouchers, rental assistance, or subsidies from government or nongovernmental organizations; "active duty" and "veteran" are referenced to existing definitions in other Indiana Code sections. The legislation amends multiple sections of Indiana law to include these new protected characteristics, making it illegal for housing providers to refuse to rent or sell, publish discriminatory notices, misrepresent housing availability, or deny access to housing-related services based on these characteristics. The changes apply to various housing-related activities, including property sales, rentals, financing, and participation in real estate organizations. Violations of these expanded protections would be considered a Class A misdemeanor. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving stakeholders time to prepare for the new anti-discrimination provisions.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1578/details