42 U.S.C. § 3615Chapter 45

§3615. Effect on State laws

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§3615. Effect on State laws

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to invalidate or limit any law of a State or political subdivision of a State, or of any other jurisdiction in which this subchapter shall be effective, that grants, guarantees, or protects the same rights as are granted by this subchapter; but any law of a State, a political subdivision, or other such jurisdiction that purports to require or permit any action that would be a discriminatory housing practice under this subchapter shall to that extent be invalid.

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Prior Provisions

A prior section 816 of Pub. L. 90–284 was renumbered section 817 and is classified to section 3616 of this title.

Last amended: December 31, 2024

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