HOUSING DISCRIMINATION & HUMAN RIGHTS ACT

HB 339 bans housing discrimination based on a tenant's "source of income," such as housing vouchers, Social Security, or government assistance programs. It prohibits landlords from rejecting applicants or using unfair income verification methods (like refusing certain types of benefits) as a reason for denial. The law applies directly to housing providers (landlords, rental agencies) and applicants using government assistance, including housing vouchers paid directly to landlords. Enforcement for these specific housing discrimination cases will be handled by the New Mexico Attorney General, not the Human Rights Commission.