It’s a poor sign when our legislature is more worried about the rights of oppressors rather than the oppressed. I have been adamantly opposed to SB 43 from its inception. At every town hall and community meeting I have attended, I have spoken out against this neo-Jim crow law. Legislation like SB 43 is horrible for Missouri it shows ignorance and indifference.
Because of SB 43 Missourians must bring housing discrimination claims in federal court. Since SB 43 is state law, Missouri is no longer in compliance with the federal Fair Housing Act and will lose as much as $500,000 a year in federal funding starting in March. Once the session begins, we have a short time to repeal the non-compliant portions of the law.
State Rep. Steve Roberts
St. Louis
