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AZ SB1506

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2023

Primary Sponsor

Anna Hernandez

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits landlords from refusing to rent, evicting, or discriminating against tenants based on the source of their income, including government assistance, vouchers, loans, or lawful employment.

  • Prevents landlords from advertising preferences or limitations based on income sources, including rent vouchers, subsidies, public assistance, or other support programs.

  • Requires landlords using income thresholds to subtract rent vouchers or subsidies from total monthly rent before determining if tenants meet income criteria.

  • Classifies violations as unlawful practices enforceable by the Arizona Attorney General under state consumer protection laws.

  • Defines "source of income" to include Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, housing assistance, public assistance, emergency rental assistance, veterans benefits, social security, and other federal, state, local, private or nonprofit support programs.

Legislative Description

Rental housing; income source discrimination.

Prohibited

Last Action

Senate COM Committee action: Discussion Only, voting: (0-0-0-0)

2/16/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2023
Commerce2/2/2023

Full Bill Text

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