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HR 4827 105th Congress House

Safe Neighborhood Act of 1998

Official title: To amend the Fair Housing Act to provide an exemption for restrictions on the occupancy of group homes by persons convicted of certain crimes.

Introduced: October 13, 1998 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
Housing and Community Development Crime and Law EnforcementEx-offendersGovernment Operations and PoliticsGroup homes
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Became law
Oct 19, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Oct 13, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 13, 1998
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 19, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Safe Neighborhood Act of 1998 - Amends the Fair Housing Act to permit reasonable Federal, State, or local restriction on group home occupancy by persons convicted of a crime for which a term of imprisonment was imposed.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4827: Safe Neighborhood Act of 1998. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-4827/
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