What does the 1988 Amendment to the Federal Fair Housing Act prohibit discrimination based on?

The 1988 Amendment to the Federal Fair Housing Act specifically prohibits discrimination in housing based on familial status and disability (often referred to as "handicapped"). This amendment expanded the original Fair Housing Act, which originally addressed discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, and religion.

Familial status refers to the presence of children under the age of 18 in a household, which includes pregnant women and individuals in the process of securing custody of a child. The prohibition against discrimination based on disability ensures that individuals with physical or mental impairments are provided equal opportunities in housing.

In this context, the other options do not align with the content of the 1988 Amendment. Age is not included as a protected class under this specific amendment, and while religion was previously established as a protected class in the original act, it is not part of the 1988 Amendment. Therefore, the inclusion of familial status and disability in the amendment is the correct answer.