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- Referred to investigations and government operations
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BILL NUMBER:S2716
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to making it an unlawful discriminatory practice to discriminate in the ownership, use, leasing or occupancy of housing accommodations based upon source of income
Purpose
To amend the executive law, in relation to making it an unlaw- ful discriminatory practice to discriminate in the ownership, use, leas- ing or occupancy of housing accommodations based upon the source of income.
Justification
It is becoming more and more difficult for low-income New Yorkers to afford decent housing for their families. As real estate prices have skyrocketed, lower-income workers have been priced out of the housing market and the demand for federal Section 8 Vouchers far outpaces supply. There is also good reason to believe that many land- lords discriminate against tenants with Section 8 Vouchers.
Federal fair housing law prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex and family status, (including children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal guardians, and pregnant women) but in most states, landlords are permitted to discriminate against prospective tenants who pay with Housing Choice Vouchers. There are only twelve states that prohibit discrimination against prospective renters based upon their source of income. When source of income discrimination is prohibited, families in need are able to gain greater access to decent, affordable housing.
Research consistently shows that economically integrated communities are better able to utilize resources for better schools, social services and employment, making it easier for lower-income families to break the cycle of poverty. Families that spend less on housing are able to spend more of their income in the local economy.
Prior legislative history
05/11/06: Referred to Governmental Oper- ations 11/14/07: Referred to Housing 01/09/08: Referred to Housing 2010: A.5369/S.3685 Held in Investigations & Government Operations 2011: A.3812 01/27/11 - Referred to Housing S.3702 03/02/11 -Referred to Investigations and Government Operations 2012: A.3812 01/04/12 - Referred to Housing S.3702 01/04/12 - Referred to Investigations and Government Operations
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of July next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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