Fair Housing
Massachusetts fair housing law (MGL Chapter 151B) protects more classes than the federal Fair Housing Act. Which class is protected in Massachusetts but NOT in the federal law?
ARace
BNational origin
CSexual orientation✓ Correct
DReligion
Explanation
Massachusetts MGL Chapter 151B includes sexual orientation as a protected class in housing, which provides broader protection than the federal Fair Housing Act.
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