Hawaii SB2210 expands the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission's authority to include source of income discrimination in housing cases.

Hawaii SB2210 aims to extend the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission's enforcement powers to include source of income discrimination in housing. The bill amends existing statutes to allow the commission to prosecute landlords who refuse to rent to voucher holders, a practice that disproportionately affects renters of color, renters with disabilities, elderly renters, and women. The commission can now impose civil penalties, including up to $2,000 for a first-time violation and $2,500 for subsequent violations.

Hawaii SB2210 expands the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission's authority to include source of income discrimination in housing cases.

Hawaii SB2210 aims to extend the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission's enforcement powers to include source of income discrimination in housing. The bill amends existing statutes to allow the commission to prosecute landlords who refuse to rent to voucher holders, a practice that disproportionately affects renters of color, renters with disabilities, elderly renters, and women. The commission can now impose civil penalties, including up to $2,000 for a first-time violation and $2,500 for subsequent violations.