Bill
LD 1036
Overview: Bill Number: LD 1036, Title: An Act To Protect Recipients Of Public Assistance From Housing Discrimination, Status: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD), Introduced: March
Overview: Bill Number: LD 1036, Title: An Act To Protect Recipients Of Public Assistance From Housing Discrimination, Status: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD), Introduced: March 12, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The goal of this bill is to prohibit housing discrimination against individuals who receive public assistance, such as welfare, Medicaid, or Section 8 housing vouchers. The intent is to ensure equal access to housing opportunities for low-income and vulnerable populations.
Key Provisions:
- Prohibit landlords from refusing to rent to tenants solely based on their source of income or participation in public assistance programs
- Establish fines and penalties for landlords who violate the anti-discrimination provisions
- Empower the state's human rights commission to investigate and enforce complaints of housing discrimination
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Recipients of public assistance, including welfare, Medicaid, and Section 8 vouchers, would be protected from housing discrimination
- Landlords and property owners would be required to comply with the new anti-discrimination requirements
- Increased access to housing for low-income individuals and families receiving public benefits
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill was introduced in the state legislature but ultimately did not pass, being placed in the legislative files. The bill did not receive enough support to advance through the full legislative process.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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