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John,
We’ve got an update on the status of the Fair Future Act in Pennsylvania.
A few weeks ago, we let you know that the Fair Future Act had passed
through committee and was headed to the Pennsylvania House floor for a
vote. Since then, an unpopular amendment was added to the bill, but it
still passed the first of two floor votes by a narrow margin.
Unfortunately, a final vote is still a few weeks away — but inaction
doesn’t mean those impacted by this law aren’t dealing with the struggle
to find housing on a daily basis. Every day this bill is delayed, real
people remain shut out of safe, stable housing.
Between now and the final vote, we have time to let lawmakers know that
this is unacceptable and the time for change is now. [ [link removed] ]Sign the petition
to send a message to your representative.
Since 1988, over 80,000 Pennsylvanians have been convicted of drug
distribution offenses — many for small amounts. In fact, the most
frequently charged amount is less than one gram, not even 1/4th the amount
of a sugar packet. Yet, these miniscule charges can restrict folks from
fair housing indefinitely — creating more barriers to reentry.
“Stable housing isn’t just a second chance; it’s the first step toward a
better life,” said Yusuf Dahl, CEO of the Century Promise and founder of
the Real Estate Lab in Allentown, and Anjelica D. Sanders, policy adviser
and community reporter in a recent joint op-ed with [ [link removed] ]The Philadelphia
Inquirer.
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Yusuf Dahl, CEO of The Century Promise and founder of the Real Estate Lab
in Allentown, PA
Pennsylvania families deserve better than a system that keeps people
locked out for life. The Fair Future Act would finally end this
discriminatory policy by repealing the 1988 Thurmond Amendment and:
* Restore fair housing protections for people with drug convictions
* Create a clear, consistent process for landlords and applicants
* Strengthen public safety through stable reintegration
Pennsylvania has an opportunity to lead the nation in righting a
long-standing wrong in our housing laws. This is a chance to affirm that
people should be judged not by their past, but by who they are today.
[ [link removed] ]Read the Op-Ed
In solidarity,
— Lauren Johnson, Justice Director at Dream.Org
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