Harry Bhandari voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Title: Establishes the "Housing Opportunities Made Equal Act"
Title: Establishes the "Housing Opportunities Made Equal Act"
Title: Establishes the "Housing Opportunities Made Equal Act"
Vote to pass a bill that expands the housing policy of the state to include providing for fair housing to all regardless of source of income.
Prohibits an individual from discriminating against a renter, or determining the ability of a potential buyer to repay a mortgage loan based on their source or amount of income (Sec. 1).
Defines “source of income” as any lawful source of money paid directly or indirectly to or on behalf of a renter or buyer of housing (Sec. 1).
Specifies that a source of income can include (Sec. 1):
A lawful profession, occupation, or job;
Any government or private assistance, grant loan, or rental assistance, including low-income housing assistance certificates and vouchers;
A gift, inheritance, pension, annuity, alimony, child support, or any other consideration or benefit; or
The sale of pledge of property or interest in property.
Title: Establishes the "Housing Opportunities Made Equal Act"