Amends Delaware fair housing law to clarify discriminatory effects and disparate impact liability.
The Delaware HB451 amends Title 6 of the Delaware Code to clarify the definition of discriminatory effects and disparate impact liability in fair housing practices. It specifies that practices creating segregated housing patterns may constitute evidence of discriminatory effects. The bill also defines "less discriminatory alternative" and outlines the burdens of proof in discriminatory effect cases. It applies to various housing practices, including those using algorithms or automated decision-making systems.
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