Legislation - HB0896

Title: Human Relations - Discrimination in Housing - Income-Based Housing Subsidies
Sponsored by: Delegate Stewart
Status: In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation
Analysis

Synopsis

Providing that a certain landlord may not refuse to rent to a prospective tenant who pays rent with the assistance of an income-based housing subsidy under certain circumstances; providing that a certain landlord may collect financial information from a perspective tenant under certain circumstances; and providing that violation of the Act is a discriminatory housing practice and is subject to enforcement by the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights.

Committees

Original:: Environment and Transportation

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0677

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2025

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/30/2025 Legislative Date 1/30/2025 Action First Reading Environment and Transportation Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Human Relations - Discrimination in Housing - Income-Based Housing Subsidies Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	1/30/2025	1/30/2025	First Reading Environment and Transportation
			Text - First - Human Relations - Discrimination in Housing - Income-Based Housing Subsidies

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