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.
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