Further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of board; and providing for bias and discrimination training, for prohibition of appraisal discrimination and for disparate impact study.

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Plain-English Summary

An Act amending the act of July 10, 1990 (P.L.404, No.98), known as the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act, further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of board; and providing for bias and discrimination training, for prohibition of appraisal discrimination and for disparate impact study.

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 28, 2025

Who it affects

Homeowner

Prohibits discrimination in real estate appraisals, which could lead to more equitable property valuations.

Person of color

Prohibits discrimination in real estate appraisals, which could lead to more equitable property valuations for people of color.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

HomeownerdirectModerate impactHigh certainty
Prohibits discrimination in real estate appraisals, which could lead to more equitable property valuations.
“prohibition of appraisal discrimination”· prohibition of appraisal discrimination
Person of colordirectModerate impactHigh certainty
Prohibits discrimination in real estate appraisals, which could lead to more equitable property valuations for people of color.
“prohibition of appraisal discrimination”· prohibition of appraisal discrimination

What the Bill Does

Requires bias and discrimination training for real estate appraisers.
Prohibits discrimination in real estate appraisals.
Mandates a study on disparate impact in real estate appraisals.

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