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MS HC109
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Guice
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AI Summary
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Urges Mississippi political subdivisions to refrain from discriminating against persons with special needs in housing and zoning decisions
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Addresses zoning practices that prevent unrelated persons with disabilities from living together and being considered a "family" for residential purposes
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Clarifies that support services required by persons with special needs should not classify their residences as commercial enterprises subject to different zoning rules
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Warns that discriminatory practices may violate federal, state, and local law and result in costly litigation for taxpayers
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Expresses the Legislature's policy to discourage discrimination and deplore any political subdivisions that discriminate against persons with special needs
Legislative Description
Persons with special needs; urge political subdivisions not to discriminate against.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
4/2/2015