H.R. 5557 (106th): Fair Building Act of 2000

Introduced:
Oct 25, 2000 (106th Congress, 1999–2000)
Sponsor:
Rep. Marshall “Mark” Sanford [R-SC1]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on October 25, 2000, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Oct 25, 2000
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To amend the Fair Housing Act to modify certain requirements for the design and construction of certain multi-family housing.

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Last updated Oct 25, 2000.
2 pages

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10/25/2000--Introduced.
Fair Building Act of 2000 - Amends the Fair Housing Act to exempt from multi-family housing handicapped access design and construction (anti-discriminatory) requirements an individual dwelling unit that is readily convertible, and is so converted upon the request of a potential occupant.

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