This bill aims to prohibit discrimination against tenants who hold vouchers under the Housing Choice Voucher Program when renting dwellings. It amends RSA 354-A:10 to include "Unlawful Discriminatory Practices" and specifies that it is unlawful to deny rental opportunities to individuals based on their participation in this program. The bill outlines specific conditions under which landlords may deny rental applications, such as if the rent exceeds what the housing authority can approve or if the property does not meet the Housing Quality Standards set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing exemptions in RSA 354-A:15 regarding private sales of single-family homes and rentals in small buildings, ensuring that these exemptions do not apply to the new provisions concerning discrimination against voucher holders. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025. The fiscal impact of the bill is currently undetermined as the Office of Legislative Budget Assistant is awaiting further information from the Human Rights Commission.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 354-A:10, 354-A:15