Maryland · HB573

Fair Housing and Housing Discrimination - Regulations, Intent, and Discriminatory Effect

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Sponsors: 4
Votes: May 26
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Description

Authorizing the Department of Housing and Community Development to adopt certain regulations related to affirmatively furthering fair housing; providing that certain discriminatory housing practices may be committed without intent; prohibiting a person from acting in a certain manner that has a discriminatory effect; and providing that certain conduct necessary to achieve certain nondiscriminatory interests does not constitute a certain violation.

Progress

IntroducedJan 28, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 3, 2026
Committee said yesMar 10, 2026
Passed the first chamberMar 11, 2026
PassedMar 12, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 13, 2026
Became lawMay 26, 2026
Passed both chambers

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