Fair Housing Law; unlawful discriminatory practice on applications that are for affordable housing. (HB1578)
Introduced By
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Fair Housing Law; unlawful discriminatory practice, affordable housing. Specifies that localities shall not discriminate by failing to grant an application for land use or the permitting of a development, that is to be used either wholly or in part as affordable housing, solely on that basis. This bill is recommended by the Virginia Housing Commission. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
---|---|
01/05/2011 | Committee |
01/05/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11103090D |
01/05/2011 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
01/12/2011 | Assigned GL sub: #1 Housing |
02/01/2011 | Assigned GL sub: #1 Housing |
02/02/2011 | Subcommittee recommends passing by with letter |
02/03/2011 | Tabled in General Laws (12-Y 7-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
The Virginia Housing Coalition is actively supporting this bill.