Section 2-401 - Definitions(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.(b)(1) "Affirmatively further fair housing" means to take meaningful actions, in addition to actions aimed at combating discrimination, to:(i) overcome patterns of segregation; and(ii) foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to housing and opportunity based on protected characteristics.(2) "Affirmatively further fair housing" includes to take meaningful actions that, taken together: (i) address significant disparities in housing needs and access to opportunity;(ii) replace segregated living patterns with truly integrated and balanced living patterns;(iii) transform racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty into areas of opportunity; and(iv) foster and maintain compliance with civil rights and fair housing laws.(c) "Meaningful action" means a significant action that is designed and can be reasonably expected to achieve a material positive change by, for example, increasing fair housing choice or decreasing disparities in access to opportunity.Added by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 752,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2021.Added by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 751,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2021.