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AZ SB1610
Bill
Status
2/1/2021
Primary Sponsor
Martin Quezada
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AI Summary
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Prohibits landlords from refusing to rent, evicting, or discriminating against tenants based on the source of their income, including government assistance, vouchers, or employment type.
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Forbids landlords from advertising preferences or limitations based on reliance on rental assistance programs, subsidies, loans, or lawful employment.
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Requires landlords applying income thresholds to subtract rent vouchers or subsidies from monthly rent before determining if tenants meet income requirements.
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Defines "source of income" to include Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, housing assistance, public assistance, emergency rental assistance, veterans benefits, social security, supplemental security income, and other federal, state, local, private or nonprofit assistance programs.
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Classifies violations as unlawful practices enforceable by the Attorney General under Arizona's unfair practices statutes.
Legislative Description
Rental housing; income source discrimination
Prohibited
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/2/2021