HB1297

Further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of board; and providing for bias and discrimination training, for prohibition of appraisal discrimination and for disparate impact study.

Introduced·4/28/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1297 amends the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act to mandate bias and discrimination training for real estate appraisers.

HB1297 amends the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act to introduce several key provisions. It mandates the development of bias and discrimination training for real estate appraisers, which must be completed before certification or license renewal. The training will cover topics such as the history of discrimination, the impact of appraisal bias, federal fair housing laws, and best practices for compliance. Appraisers are also prohibited from basing their appraisals on discriminatory factors.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing and Community Development Committee
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History

Apr 28, 2025

House

Referred to Housing & Community Development