HB1085: Fair housing law; unlawful discriminatory housing practice.

Chief Patron

David Englin (D-45)
Alexandria, VA
Served: 2006–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

02/12/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee

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Summary

Fair housing law; unlawful discriminatory housing practice. Adds source of income to the list of unlawful discriminatory housing practices. The bill defines source of income as any lawful income used by a person to meet his obligation to pay for the purchase or lease of a dwelling, including payment with (i) federal funds received pursuant to public housing or Section 8 programs of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended; (ii) funds received from assistance made available under Chapter 1.2 (§ 36-55.24 et seq.) of Title 36; (iii) proceeds from a bequest, life insurance policy, annuity, or other like source; or (iv) funds received from child or spousal support payments. The bill contains technical amendments.

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Video

Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/09/2008, 01/09/2008, 01/23/2008, 01/23/2008 and 02/12/2008.

Comments

Ryan writes:

Thank you for putting in this bill to include source of income as a protected class. This is an important step to help end housing discrimination in the Commonwealth.

Posted 6 months ago. #

Poll Results

1 vote

Bill Text

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