Virginia Fair Housing Law; unlawful discriminatory housing practices. (HB1408)
Introduced By
Del. Jeff Bourne (D-Richmond) with support from co-patrons Del. Lamont Bagby (D-Richmond), Del. Joe Lindsey (D-Norfolk), Del. Ken Plum (D-Reston), and Del. Marcus Simon (D-Falls Church)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Virginia Fair Housing Law; unlawful discriminatory housing practices. Adds discrimination on the basis of a person's source of income to the list of unlawful discriminatory housing practices. The bill defines "source of income" as any source that lawfully provides funds to or on behalf of a renter or buyer of housing, including any assistance, benefit, or subsidy program, whether such program is administered by a governmental or nongovernmental entity. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/15/2018 | Committee |
| 01/15/2018 | Presented and ordered printed 18104447D |
| 01/15/2018 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
| 01/25/2018 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1408) |
| 02/13/2018 | Left in General Laws |
Comments
Source of income protection is a critical missing tool to making sure people have access to quality housing they can afford. The other civic benefit is that we begin to blend our communities with people of all backgrounds - a vital aspect of a functioning civic society.
Thank you.
Sunshine Mathon
Discrimination based on an individual's source of income significantly impacts an individuals' and family's life opportunities. Often, this sort of discrimination results in homelessness and/or uninhabitable living situations. The enactment of this bill is critical to help improve the lives of those most vulnerable. No matter the source of income, one deserves the right to housing. Thank you, Senator, McClellan.
Discrimination based on an individual's source of income significantly impacts an individuals' and family's life opportunities. Often, this sort of discrimination results in homelessness and/or uninhabitable living situations. The enactment of this bill is critical to help improve the lives of those most vulnerable. No matter the source of income, one deserves the right to housing.