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House passes bill barring immigration-status discrimination in housing ads and transactions
Summary
Senate Bill 599, passed by the House, prohibits landlords from discriminating in real estate transactions based on immigration status, seeking to reduce fear-driven housing instability and align Oregon with states that limit immigration-based housing exclusions.
The House passed Senate Bill 5 99, a measure aimed at preventing discrimination in housing based on immigration status. Supporters framed the bill as a protection for housing stability and a step to reduce fear among immigrant families when seeking housing.
Representative Ruiz, speaking on the floor, said the measure is personal to him and his family’s…
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