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Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 151B — Unlawful Discrimination

MA fair-housing law: §4 lists unlawful practices (the operative housing discrimination rules, cross-referenced by 804 CMR 2). Covers race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, familial status, disability, and source of income.

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Provisions (12)

§ 1

Definitions

§ 10

Partial invalidity

§ 2

Policies; recommendations

§ 3

Functions, powers and duties of commission

§ 3A

Employers' policies against sexual harassment; preparation of model policy; education and training programs

§ 4

Unlawful practices

§ 4A

Conveyance by void instruments; penalty

§ 5

Complaints; procedure; limitations; bar to proceeding; award of damages

§ 6

Review of commission's order; court order for enforcement; appeals; availability of commission's copy of testimony; limitations

§ 7

Posting notices setting forth excerpts of statute and other information; refusal to post

§ 8

Interference with commission; violation of order

§ 9

Construction and enforcement of chapter; inconsistent laws; exclusiveness of statutory procedure; civil remedies; speedy trial; attorney's fees and costs; damages

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