A bill to provide that an individual who uses marijuana in compliance with State law may not be denied occupancy of federally assisted housing, and for other purposes.

1/26/2024, 5:15 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3671, also known as the "Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Act," aims to protect individuals who use marijuana in accordance with state laws from being denied occupancy of federally assisted housing. The bill recognizes that many states have legalized the use of marijuana for medical or recreational purposes, and seeks to prevent individuals from being unfairly discriminated against for using marijuana in compliance with their state's laws.

The bill specifically states that individuals who use marijuana in accordance with state law cannot be denied occupancy of federally assisted housing solely based on their marijuana use. This provision is important as it ensures that individuals who are following the laws of their state are not unfairly penalized when seeking housing assistance.

In addition to protecting individuals from housing discrimination, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to marijuana use in federally assisted housing. While the specifics of these provisions are not outlined in the summary, it is clear that the bill aims to address various issues related to marijuana use in federally assisted housing. Overall, Bill 118 s 3671 seeks to protect individuals who use marijuana in compliance with state laws from being denied occupancy of federally assisted housing, while also addressing other related issues. The bill reflects the ongoing debate and evolving laws surrounding marijuana use in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3671

Introduced on
2024-01-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3671, also known as the "Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Act," aims to protect individuals who use marijuana in accordance with state laws from being denied occupancy of federally assisted housing. The bill recognizes that many states have legalized the use of marijuana for medical or recreational purposes, and seeks to prevent individuals from being unfairly discriminated against for using marijuana in compliance with their state's laws.

The bill specifically states that individuals who use marijuana in accordance with state law cannot be denied occupancy of federally assisted housing solely based on their marijuana use. This provision is important as it ensures that individuals who are following the laws of their state are not unfairly penalized when seeking housing assistance.

In addition to protecting individuals from housing discrimination, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to marijuana use in federally assisted housing. While the specifics of these provisions are not outlined in the summary, it is clear that the bill aims to address various issues related to marijuana use in federally assisted housing. Overall, Bill 118 s 3671 seeks to protect individuals who use marijuana in compliance with state laws from being denied occupancy of federally assisted housing, while also addressing other related issues. The bill reflects the ongoing debate and evolving laws surrounding marijuana use in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to provide that an individual who uses marijuana in compliance with State law may not be denied occupancy of federally assisted housing, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action1/25/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.