The Massachusetts Association of Realtors backs separate legislation on Beacon Hill that requires additional fair housing education to acquire a real estate license and imposes additional continuing education requirements, but does not include strengthened enforcement mechanisms.

Theresa Hatton, the association's CEO, said in a statement to the News Service that housing discrimination "remains a significant concern" despite her group's effort to educate members. Hatton said she looks forward to working with supporters of the Madaro-Gomez bill and the committee "to craft legislation that will further the goals of the Fair Housing Act."

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