This bill aims to federally preempt any state, District of Columbia, or territorial law that prohibits or restricts the purchase of real property based on the buyer's citizenship. The legislation ensures that individuals are not discriminated against in real estate transactions due to their foreign citizenship status, thereby promoting a uniform approach to property rights. The bill grants the Attorney General the authority to enforce this preemption, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions. Furthermore, it establishes a private right of action , allowing individuals harmed by a state's attempt to enforce a preempted law to bring a civil action in federal court. If successful, plaintiffs may be awarded injunctive relief to prevent further enforcement of such discriminatory laws.
This bill aims to federally preempt any state, District of Columbia, or territorial law that prohibits or restricts the purchase of real property based on the buyer's citizenship. The legislation ensures that individuals are not discriminated against in real estate transactions due to their foreign citizenship status, thereby promoting a uniform approach to property rights. The bill grants the Attorney General the authority to enforce this preemption, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions. Furthermore, it establishes a private right of action , allowing individuals harmed by a state's attempt to enforce a preempted law to bring a civil action in federal court. If successful, plaintiffs may be awarded injunctive relief to prevent further enforcement of such discriminatory laws.