SF2097 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Source of income discrimination prohibition in housing
Related bill: HF2021
AI Generated Summary
The bill S.F. No. 2097 seeks to amend Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 363A.09 by adding a provision that prohibits discrimination in housing based on a tenant’s source of income. Specifically, it prevents landlords from denying rental opportunities to tenants who use federal, state, or local government rental assistance, Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), or other public aid to pay rent.
Under this legislation, landlords cannot: - Refuse to rent to individuals based on their use of rental assistance. - Deny prospective tenants a chance to view or apply for a rental unit due to their reliance on such assistance. - Post advertisements stating they do not accept tenants with rental assistance.
The bill aims to ensure fair access to housing for individuals using public assistance programs.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"A subdivision prohibiting landlords from discriminating based on tenant use of rental assistance or vouchers."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill prohibits income discrimination related to housing, specifically addressing the use of government rental assistance, by adding a new subdivision to section 363A.09.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "363A.09"
}
]