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42 U.S.C. 3615: Effect on State lawsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 45-FAIR HOUSING
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§3615. Effect on State laws

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.

( Pub. L. 90–284, title VIII, § 816 , formerly § 815, Apr. 11, 1968 , 82 Stat. 89 ; renumbered § 816, Pub. L. 100–430, § 8(1) , Sept. 13, 1988 , 102 Stat. 1625 .)

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Prior Provisions

A prior section 816 of Pub. L. 90–284 was renumbered section 817 and is classified to section 3616 of this title.