Massachusetts H1989 amends Chapter 151B to include prospective homebuyers in protections against discrimination.
Massachusetts H1989 amends Chapter 151B to include prospective homebuyers in the list of protected classes under the state's anti-discrimination laws. It also expands the types of assistance covered by these protections to include downpayment assistance. This bill seeks to ensure fairness in home sales by prohibiting discrimination against prospective homebuyers and expanding the scope of assistance that cannot be subject to discriminatory practices.
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