SB 1586
Removes from state law an exception that allowed for residential property owners to engage in housing discrimination based on certain protected characteristics in certain circumstances.
| Status | In Senate Committee (SHDEV) |
| Sponsors | Wlnsvey Campos (Democrat) (Chief), Michael Dembrow (Democrat), Lew Frederick (Democrat), Sara Gelser Blouin (Democrat), Chris Gorsek (Democrat), James Manning Jr. (Democrat), Mark Meek (Democrat), Deb Patterson (Democrat), Kathleen Taylor (Democrat), Aaron Woods (Democrat), Ben Bowman (Democrat), Farrah Chaichi (Democrat), Mark Gamba (Democrat), Annessa Hartman (Democrat), Travis Nelson (Democrat), Khanh Pham (Democrat) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
Bill Text
SB1586 eliminates a state law exemption that previously allowed residential property owners to engage in housing discrimination based on certain protected characteristics.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Wlnsvey Campos
Co-Sponsors: Michael Dembrow, Lew Frederick, Sara Gelser Blouin, Chris Gorsek, James Manning Jr., Mark Meek, Deb Patterson, Kathleen Taylor, Aaron Woods, Ben Bowman, Farrah Chaichi, Mark Gamba, Annessa Hartman, Travis Nelson, Khanh Pham
Overview#
Digest: The Act changes the state law that prohibits housing discrimination. The Act removes an exemption from the law. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.4). Removes from state law an exception that allowed for residential property owners to engage in housing discrimination based on certain protected characteristics in certain circumstances.
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-05 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2024-02-05 | S | Referred to Housing and Development. |
| 2024-03-07 | S | In committee upon adjournment. |