Bill
S 7183
Overview: S 7183, Increases the penalties for certain unlawful discriminatory practices based on the lawful source of income of the victim, REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMEN
Overview: S 7183, Increases the penalties for certain unlawful discriminatory practices based on the lawful source of income of the victim, REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, Introduced: April 03, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to increase the penalties for unlawful discriminatory practices that are based on a person's lawful source of income. The intent is to provide stronger legal protections and deterrents against discrimination in housing, employment, and other areas.
Key Provisions:
- Increases the maximum civil penalty for an unlawful discriminatory practice based on lawful source of income from $50,000 to $100,000
- Allows for the recovery of punitive damages in cases of willful, wanton, or malicious discrimination
- Requires the state to publish and maintain a list of persons found to have committed unlawful discriminatory practices
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individuals who experience discrimination in housing, employment, or other areas due to their lawful source of income
- Landlords, employers, and other entities that may be subject to increased penalties for discriminatory practices
- The state government, which will be responsible for maintaining the list of violators and enforcing the increased penalties
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Investigations and Government Operations committee for further consideration. If passed, the increased penalties and other provisions would take effect immediately upon becoming law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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