Bill > S2827

This bill amends the Fair Housing Act to prohibit housing discrimination based on source of income, veteran status, and military status. Specifically, the bill expands the definition of protected characteristics to include: source of income (which encompasses housing vouchers, government benefits like Social Security, court-ordered payments, trust payments, and other lawful income sources), veteran status (defined as former members of the Armed Forces), and military status (defined as current members of uniformed services). The legislation updates multiple sections of the existing Fair Housing Act to add these new protected categories, ensuring that landlords, housing providers, and financial institutions cannot refuse housing, impose different terms, or otherwise discriminate against individuals based on these characteristics. The bill also includes a transitional provision allowing existing housing agencies 40 months (with potential 6-month extensions) to adapt to the new requirements. Additionally, the bill strengthens protections against intimidation in fair housing cases by adding the new protected categories to existing anti-intimidation provisions. This legislation aims to provide more comprehensive housing protections for veterans, military personnel, and individuals receiving various forms of financial assistance.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2827/all-info