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SB20-224

Landlord Prohibitions Tenant Citizenship Status

Concerning a prohibition on a landlord engaging in certain activities related to a tenant's citizenship status.
Session:
2020 Regular Session
Subject:
Housing
Bill Summary

The "Immigrant Tenant Protection Act" (Act) is created, which prohibits a landlord from engaging in certain housing practices or related activities based on the immigration or citizenship status of a tenant. A tenant who is aggrieved by a landlord's violation of the Act may bring a civil action and seek certain remedies.

In a civil action brought under the Act, a tenant's immigration or citizenship status is not relevant, and inquiry into the tenant's status is not permitted unless:

  • The claims raised by the tenant place the tenant's immigration or citizenship status in contention; or
  • The person seeking to make the inquiry demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that the inquiry is necessary in order to comply with federal law.
    (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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