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House codifies federal disparate-impact rule for housing; committee sponsor says bill mirrors existing law
Summary
The House passed a bill codifying federal disparate-impact doctrine under state law for housing discrimination. Sponsors said the statute mirrors existing federal law and does not add new burdens; floor debate focused on burdens of proof and practical implications for businesses.
House Bill 1239 (listed on the floor as House Bill 12 39) codifies the disparate-impact standard from federal fair-housing law into state law. Sponsors and committee members repeatedly said the bill mirrors long-standing federal precedent and clarifies the state statute.
Floor debate focused on legal burdens in disparate-impact cases. One delegate asked whether the bill effectively shifts burdens to…
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