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HI HB1529
Bill
Status
1/25/2017
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Souki
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AI Summary
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Prohibits discrimination in rental transactions based on a veteran's use of HUD-VASH (Housing and Urban Development-Department of Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) vouchers.
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Makes it unlawful for landlords and rental agents to refuse rental transactions, discriminate in rental terms, misrepresent property availability, or steer veterans away from seeking housing because of HUD-VASH voucher use.
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Voids all restrictive covenants, conditions, and provisions in property instruments that forbid or restrict occupancy by veterans using housing assistance vouchers.
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Prohibits blockbusting practices targeting veterans with HUD-VASH vouchers and bans discriminatory advertising or application materials indicating intent to discriminate based on voucher use.
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Takes effect January 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Relating To Housing.
Discrimination in Rental Transactions
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JUD as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) DeCoite, Ing, McDermott, Nakamura, Souki, Todd excused (6).
2/15/2018