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PA · HB1297CMTE · 14 COSPONSORS

Further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of board; and providing for bias and discrimination training, for prohibition of appraisal discrimination and for disparate impact study.

Also relevant to:Person of color
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Plain-English Summary

An Act amending the act of July 10, 1990 (P.L.404, No.98), known as the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act, further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of board; and providing for bias and discrimination training, for prohibition of appraisal discrimination and for disparate impact study.

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 28, 2025

Who it affects
Homeowner

Prohibits discrimination in real estate appraisals, which could lead to more equitable property valuations.

Person of color

Prohibits discrimination in real estate appraisals, which could lead to more equitable property valuations for people of color.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • HomeownerdirectModerate impactHigh certainty

    Prohibits discrimination in real estate appraisals, which could lead to more equitable property valuations.

    “prohibition of appraisal discrimination”· prohibition of appraisal discrimination
  • Person of colordirectModerate impactHigh certainty

    Prohibits discrimination in real estate appraisals, which could lead to more equitable property valuations for people of color.

    “prohibition of appraisal discrimination”· prohibition of appraisal discrimination
What the Bill Does
  • Requires bias and discrimination training for real estate appraisers.
  • Prohibits discrimination in real estate appraisals.
  • Mandates a study on disparate impact in real estate appraisals.
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PA HB1297: Further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of board; and providing for bias and discrimination training, for prohibition of appraisal discrimination and for disparate impact study. · CivicRadar | CivicRadar