Bill
S 5524
Overview: Bill Number: S 5524, Title: Establishes the paired testing program, compliance fee and a paired testing program fund, Status: REFERRED TO JUDICIARY, Introduced: February
Overview: Bill Number: S 5524, Title: Establishes the paired testing program, compliance fee and a paired testing program fund, Status: REFERRED TO JUDICIARY, Introduced: February 24, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to establish a paired testing program to address housing discrimination. The program would involve sending pairs of individuals, one from a protected class and one not, to inquire about the same housing opportunity to identify potential discriminatory practices.
Key Provisions:
- Creates a paired testing program to investigate housing discrimination
- Requires landlords and housing providers to pay a compliance fee to fund the program
- Establishes a Paired Testing Program Fund to finance the implementation and operation of the program
- Authorizes the state to conduct paired testing and take enforcement actions against violators
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily affect landlords, housing providers, and individuals seeking housing, particularly those from protected classes who may have experienced discrimination. The paired testing program could help identify and address discriminatory practices in the housing market.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Judiciary committee, and its next steps in the legislative process are pending.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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