S8760

The Senate passed legislation to amend the Real Property Law, with a 46-14 vote, continuing the state's effort to eliminate discriminatory language from property deeds and covenants. Sponsor Sen. Sanders explained the measure as a continuation of efforts to strike down historical restrictions that barred certain groups from property ownership, referencing discriminatory language such as 'No blacks, Irish or dogs allowed' that had previously been permitted in property law. The bill removes such hateful language from the books. Fourteen senators voted against the measure, though no opposing arguments were recorded in the floor debate.