Bill > H1301

This bill amends Chapter 151B of existing law to expand fair housing protections by explicitly including "survivor of domestic violence" as a protected class, meaning landlords and housing providers cannot discriminate against individuals based on their status as a victim of domestic violence. The bill defines a "survivor of domestic violence" as someone who has been a victim of domestic violence, as defined in another section of law (Chapter 186, Section 23), and makes these protections applicable in various contexts within housing discrimination law, such as in relation to age, handicap, marital status, having a child, or receiving public assistance.