The package would prevent landlords with five or more rental properties from using the source of a tenant’s income, like housing vouchers, as a reason for not renting to them.
The bills in it that passed this week would let someone who faced income discrimination sue for damages.
Democratic Senator Jeff Irwin says people deserve housing regardless of how they’re paying for it.
“We're talking about kids. We're talking about single moms who might need to reach out and get a little bit of support from the state to help pay their rent.”
Republican critics say the legislation could hurt landlords by limiting their power to vet tenants.
The bills next require the governor’s signature to become law.
