Vermont H0169 amends discrimination prohibitions in public accommodations and housing.

Vermont H0169 amends the prohibitions against discrimination in public accommodations and housing. It prohibits landlords from requesting Social Security numbers on rental applications and mandates acceptance of all government-issued identification. The bill also expands the list of protected classes to include citizenship and immigration status, and adds new protections against discrimination based on these factors. It prohibits harassment and discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in the provision of services related to real estate transactions.

Vermont H0169 amends discrimination prohibitions in public accommodations and housing.

Vermont H0169 amends the prohibitions against discrimination in public accommodations and housing. It prohibits landlords from requesting Social Security numbers on rental applications and mandates acceptance of all government-issued identification. The bill also expands the list of protected classes to include citizenship and immigration status, and adds new protections against discrimination based on these factors. It prohibits harassment and discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in the provision of services related to real estate transactions.