42 U.S.C. §§ 3601–3631 — Fair Housing Act (Title VIII)›§3614–1. Incentives for self-testing and self-correction

§3615. Effect on State laws

42 U.S.C. §§ 3601–3631 — Fair Housing Act (Title VIII) · 2026 edition · updated 2026-07-29 · United States

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.

(Pub. L. 90–284, title VIII, §816, formerly §815, Apr. 11, 1968, 82 Stat. 89; renumbered §816, Pub. L. 100–430, §8(1), Sept. 13, 1988, 102 Stat. 1625.)

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42 U.S.C. §§ 3601–3631 — Fair Housing Act (Title VIII)

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