Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2026

Protection from Housing Discrimination: By adding survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or severe forms of trafficking as a protected class under the Fair Housing Act, the bill prevents people from being denied housing based on their history of abuse (Section 3(a)(1), 3(a)(2), 3(a)(3), and 3(a)(4)).

Support for Housing Assistance Programs: The bill clarifies that government or assistance programs can specifically design their services to help survivors seek, secure, or maintain housing and shelters (Section 3(a)(5)).

Prevention of Intimidation and Coercion: The bill updates civil rights protections to include "coercion" and protects survivors from being intimidated while attempting to access fair housing (Section 3(b)).

Preservation of Existing Legal Rights: The law ensures that survivors do not lose the ability to pursue other discrimination claims, such as those involving gender stereotypes or policies that disproportionately affect women (Section 3(c)).