Maryland HB573 amends fair housing laws to include protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and other factors.

Maryland HB573 updates fair housing regulations to prohibit discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, source of income, or military status. The bill mandates that political subdivisions and housing authorities submit assessments of fair housing to the Department of Housing and Community Development. It also allows for civil actions to be brought against those who engage in discriminatory housing practices, with certain exceptions.

Maryland HB573 amends fair housing laws to include protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and other factors.

Maryland HB573 updates fair housing regulations to prohibit discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, source of income, or military status. The bill mandates that political subdivisions and housing authorities submit assessments of fair housing to the Department of Housing and Community Development. It also allows for civil actions to be brought against those who engage in discriminatory housing practices, with certain exceptions.