California Government Code

§ 12957

GOV § 12957 Effective Jan 1, 2017Div. 3 · Title 2 · Part 2.8 · Ch. 6 · Art. 2

Statute text

(a)It is the policy of this state and the purpose of this section to facilitate and support the development and operation of housing for homeless youth.

(b)The provision of housing for homeless youth is hereby authorized and shall not be considered unlawful age discrimination, notwithstanding any other provision of law, including, but not limited to, Sections 51, 51.2, and 51.10 of the Civil Code, Sections 11135, 12920, and 12955 of this code, Chapter 11.5 (commencing with Section 50800) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code, and local housing or age discrimination ordinances.

(c)This section shall not be construed to permit discrimination against families with children.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 870, Sec. 15. (SB 1442) Effective January 1, 2017.