Fair Housing
The Montana Human Rights Commission handles discrimination complaints under which of the following laws?
AOnly the federal Fair Housing Act
BThe Montana Human Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations based on Montana's protected classes✓ Correct
COnly the Americans with Disabilities Act
DOnly the federal Civil Rights Acts
Explanation
The Montana Human Rights Bureau handles complaints under the Montana Human Rights Act (MCA Title 49), which prohibits discrimination in housing (and other areas) based on Montana's protected classes, which include those protected federally plus additional state protections.
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