❌ HB135
Prohibit source of income discrimination in rental housing
Current Status: In House Committee (Community Revitalization)
Summary
The bill prohibits discrimination in rental housing based on lawful source of income, affecting landlords and tenants. It amends existing laws to include lawful sources of income as a protected class, making it unlawful for landlords to refuse rental applications based on these sources. Violations may lead to civil action by aggrieved persons.
Rationale
The bill imposes restrictions on property owners' rights to choose tenants based on their income sources, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of property rights and voluntary agreements. Both the LP and LPO platforms emphasize minimal government interference in personal and economic choices, making this legislation largely incompatible with their core tenets.
Risks and Concerns
- Increases government control over private property decisions
- May lead to unintended consequences in the rental market
- Could discourage landlords from renting to low-income tenants