Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§3617 Interference, Coercion, or Intimidation
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Summary
Don't force, scare, threaten, or block someone for using protected rights, for having used them, or for helping others use them.
Full Legal Text
Title 42, §3617
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It shall be unlawful to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of his having exercised or enjoyed, or on account of his having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right granted or protected by section 3603, 3604, 3605, or 3606 of this title.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 818 of Pub. L. 90–284 was renumbered section 819 and is classified to section 3618 of this title.
Amendments
1988—Pub. L. 100–430 struck out at end “This section may be enforced by appropriate civil action.”
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
of 1988 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 100–430 effective on the 180th day beginning after Sept. 13, 1988, see section 13(a) of Pub. L. 100–430, set out as a note under section 3601 of this title.
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Citation
42 U.S.C. § 3617
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73