Discrimination: housing: source of income.
- Allows public housing authorities to prioritize applicants who receive housing subsidies without facing discrimination claims.
- Permits landlords to request income verification while protecting tenants who receive government assistance.
- Requires housing providers to accept alternative proof of income ability beyond traditional credit checks.
- Expands legal protections for tenants using housing vouchers and public assistance programs.
Assembly Member Pellerin's housing discrimination measure clarifies that public agencies may establish preferences for applicants participating in federal, state, or local housing subsidy programs without violating California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). The bill amends existing law to explicitly state that policies favoring subsidized housing participants do not constitute discrimination based on source of income.
The legislation maintains FEHA's core protections against housing discrimination while providing public housing authorities and affiliated entities the ability to prioritize applicants receiving government housing assistance. Under the amended provisions, agencies can implement preference policies for individuals utilizing programs like Section 8 housing vouchers. The bill also preserves housing providers' ability to make income-related inquiries and verify applicants' financial qualifications through standard screening processes.
 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Floor Vote |  Not Contacted | |
 Roger NielloR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
 Tony StricklandR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
 Shannon GroveR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
 Sharon Quirk-SilvaD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted |
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Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 1 | 13 | PASS |
- Allows public housing authorities to prioritize applicants who receive housing subsidies without facing discrimination claims.
- Permits landlords to request income verification while protecting tenants who receive government assistance.
- Requires housing providers to accept alternative proof of income ability beyond traditional credit checks.
- Expands legal protections for tenants using housing vouchers and public assistance programs.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Pellerin's housing discrimination measure clarifies that public agencies may establish preferences for applicants participating in federal, state, or local housing subsidy programs without violating California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). The bill amends existing law to explicitly state that policies favoring subsidized housing participants do not constitute discrimination based on source of income.
The legislation maintains FEHA's core protections against housing discrimination while providing public housing authorities and affiliated entities the ability to prioritize applicants receiving government housing assistance. Under the amended provisions, agencies can implement preference policies for individuals utilizing programs like Section 8 housing vouchers. The bill also preserves housing providers' ability to make income-related inquiries and verify applicants' financial qualifications through standard screening processes.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 1 | 13 | PASS |
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
Roger NielloR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
Tony StricklandR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
Shannon GroveR Senator | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
Sharon Quirk-SilvaD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted |