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MI SB0207

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

12/31/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Irwin

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Origin

Senate

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan's civil rights act to prohibit housing discrimination based on source of income, including rent vouchers and subsidies
  • Landlords with 5 or more rental units cannot deny tenancy, discriminate in rental terms, or advertise preferences based on a tenant's income source
  • Requires landlords to include rent vouchers and subsidies when calculating whether tenants meet income thresholds, with exception for emergency rental assistance
  • Prohibits landlords from discriminating against tenants using emergency rental assistance or discouraging their rental applications
  • Exempts landlords owning fewer than 5 rental units from these source-of-income protections
  • Effective only if House Bill No. 4063 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law

Legislative Description

Civil rights: housing discrimination; housing discrimination based on source of income; prohibit. Amends sec. 502 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2502).

Housing: landlord and tenants

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0180'24

12/31/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/11/2023
Housing And Human Services3/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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