Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§3615 Effect on State Laws
Title 42 › CHAPTER 45 — FAIR HOUSING › SUBCHAPTER I — GENERALLY › § 3615
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Title 42, §3615
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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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A prior section 816 of Pub. L. 90–284 was renumbered section 817 and is classified to section 3616 of this title.
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42 U.S.C. § 3615
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
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Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102