An Act establishing a statewide affirmatively furthering fair housing framework

This bill requires developers of large-scale housing projects, defined as buildings with 35 or more units, to submit a fair housing assessment before construction begins. The assessment must be provided to the state Department of Housing and Community Development and the local municipality at least 180 days prior to starting work. It asks developers to analyze how their project might impact fair housing, discrimination, and displacement, and to explain steps they will take to minimize harm. The state department is authorized to issue fines for anyone who fails to comply with these new reporting requirements.