Louisiana § RS 51:2602 - Policy
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:2602 — Policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 51:2602. Policy
A. The legislature finds and declares that persons in this state who seek a place to live should be able to find such housing whenever it is available. Further, in many localities there may be housing shortages. All persons should therefore be able to compete for available housing on an open, fair, and equitable basis, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, military status, or natural, protective, or cultural hairstyle.
B. It is therefore declared to be the policy of Louisiana that there is a legitimate governmental interest in protecting the welfare of the people of Louisiana by enacting equal housing opportunity legislation to discourage discriminatory housing practices.
C. It is the policy of the state of Louisiana to provide, within state and federal constitutional limitations, for fair and equal housing opportunity throughout the state.
Acts 1991, No. 527, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 1141, §1, eff. July 1, 1999; Acts 2014, No. 811, §28, eff. June 23, 2014; Acts 2022, No. 529, §3; Acts 2025, No. 100, §4.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 51:2602
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:2602 cover?
Section RS 51:2602 ("Policy") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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