VA HB1085 | 2008 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 9 2008 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2008-02-12 - House: Left in General Laws

Summary

Fair housing law; unlawful discriminatory housing practice. Adds source of income to the list of unlawful discriminatory housing practices. The bill defines source of income as any lawful income used by a person to meet his obligation to pay for the purchase or lease of a dwelling, including payment with (i) federal funds received pursuant to public housing or Section 8 programs of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended; (ii) funds received from assistance made available under Chapter 1.2 (§ 36-55.24 et seq.) of Title 36; (iii) proceeds from a bequest, life insurance policy, annuity, or other like source; or (iv) funds received from child or spousal support payments. The bill contains technical amendments.

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Title

Fair housing law; unlawful discriminatory housing practice.

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History

DateChamberAction
2008-02-12 House: Left in General Laws
2008-01-09 House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
2008-01-09 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 088247500

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