Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to invalidate or limit any law of a State or political subdivision of a State , or of any other jurisdiction in which this subchapter shall be effective, that grants, guarantees, or protects the same rights as are granted by this subchapter; but any law of a State , a political subdivision, or other such jurisdiction that purports to require or permit any action that would be a discriminatory housing practice under this subchapter shall to that extent be invalid. ( Pub. L. 90–284, title VIII, § 816 , formerly § 815, Apr. 11, 1968 , 82 Stat. 89 ; renumbered § 816, Pub. L. 100–430, § 8(1) , Sept. 13, 1988 , 102 Stat. 1625 .) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions A prior section 816 of Pub. L. 90–284 was renumbered section 817 and is classified to section 3616 of this title . CFR Title Parts 10 1040 12 27 , 390 , 626 23 200 24 81 , 91 , 103 , 105 , 109 , 111 , 115 , 180 32 192