BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

SB 5917: Lawful source of income

Prohibiting discrimination based on lawful source of income.

Summary

The Law Against Discrimination is amended to prohibit discrimination based on lawful source of income. "Lawful source of income" is defined as "verifiable legal income, including income derived from employment, social security, supplemental security income, other retirement programs, child support, alimony, and any federal, state, local, or nonprofit-administered benefit or subsidy programs, including housing…

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5917), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to discrimination based on lawful source of income;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 9, 2006By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 14, 2005First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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