The 2024 Indiana legislative session kicked off with nearly 130 bills introduced. Several bills would directly and indirectly affect Black and minority Hoosiers.
The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus’ (IBLC) 2024 legislative agenda is focused on fair housing. Throughout this year’s legislative session, members of the IBLC will prioritize making housing in Indiana more accessible, affordable and equitable.
State Rep. Earl Harris Jr.’s (D-East Chicago) key piece of legislation for the housing agenda is House Bill 1176. This would establish a housing down payment assistance fund to help more Hoosier families afford a home.
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“The ability to have a house to call your own is an integral part of the American Dream. Homeownership is a steppingstone that allows an individual and their families to plant their roots and build their lives,” said Harris.
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