Education is rarely allowed as a substitute for work. Four years ago a bill was passed to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic testing. This legislation proposes to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information, such as family history. Currently many property owners do not accept tenants with legal sources of income such as Section 8 certificates. In all but two Maryland jurisdictions, property owners can deny available housing to qualified tenants based on source of income.
Housing discrimination leads to a concentration of poverty.
This legislation proposes a statewide ban against residential housing discrimination based on source of income. This legislation proposes a separate Civil Order of Protections for individuals dating relationships, individuals not engaged in intimate or romantic relationships, and adolescents. Domestic Violence, Removal of Firearms - This legislation proposes expanding the law regarding removal of firearms at the ex parte stage and clarifying the law at the civil order of protection stage.