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FL H9081

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Mia Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 2015 as "Fair Housing Month" in the State of Florida
  • References Title VIII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1968 and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or familial status in housing sales, rentals, and financing
  • Notes Florida's 1983 Fair Housing Act and its 1989 amendments that extended protections to include disability and familial status
  • Aligns with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's designation of April as National Fair Housing Month to commemorate 47 years of housing protections
  • Encourages state and local governmental leaders, communities, and individuals to observe Fair Housing Month through ceremonies and activities promoting fair and equal access to housing for all Floridians

Legislative Description

Fair Housing Month

Last Action

Adopted by Publication, companion bill(s) passed, see SR 174 (Adopted)

4/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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