This bill addresses the relationship between landlords and tenants, specifically focusing on the source of income that tenants may use for rent payments. It introduces new provisions under Code chapters 562A and 562B, which prohibit landlords from discriminating against prospective or current tenants based on their source of income. The bill defines "source of income" to include various forms of assistance such as housing choice vouchers, public assistance, and veterans benefits, while excluding income that cannot be legally demonstrated or housing assistance not approved within a specified timeframe.

Additionally, the bill removes existing prohibitions against municipal ordinances that prevent property owners from refusing to rent to individuals using federal housing choice vouchers. By striking certain subsections from the current law, the bill aims to create a more equitable rental market by ensuring that landlords cannot deny or restrict tenancy based on a tenant's source of income, thereby promoting fair housing practices.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 331.304, 364.3