SB599: Relating to immigration status discrimination in real estate transactions; declaring an emergency.

Legislative Summary

This Act bans a landlord from biases in renting a home based on immigration status. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). [Digest: This Act bans biases in the rent or sale of property based on immigration status. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8).] Prohibits landlords from inquiring about or [disclosing] discriminating on the basis of a tenant's or applicant's immigration or citizenship status, [or] rejecting an applicant [due to immigration status. Prohibits discrimination based on immigration status for real property transactions.] based on the type of identifying documentation or disclosing or threatening disclosure of an applicant's or a tenant's immigration or citizenship status for improper purposes. Authorizes statutory penalties. Becomes operative 30 days after the effective date. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.