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KS HB2130
KS HB2130Amending the Kansas act against discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
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Introduced
02/04/2019
02/04/2019
In Committee
02/04/2019
02/04/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/21/2020
05/21/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning the Kansas act against discrimination and acts 2 supplemental thereto; relating to sexual orientation and gender identity 3 or expression; amending K.S.A. 12-16,107, 44-1001, 44-1004, 444 1009, 44-1015, 44-1016, 44-1017, 44-1027 and 44-1030 and K.S.A. 5 2018 Supp. 44-1002, 44-1005 and 44-1006 and repealing the existing 6 sections. 7 8
AI Summary
This bill amends the Kansas Act Against Discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender identity or expression as protected categories, in addition to the existing protections for race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, and ancestry. The bill expands the definition of "public accommodations" and "unlawful discriminatory practice" to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. It also clarifies the definition of "disability" and requires reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The bill aims to eliminate and prevent discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and housing across the state of Kansas.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (38)
Susan Ruiz (D)*,
John Alcala (D),
Barbara Ballard (D),
Elizabeth Bishop (D),
Sydney Carlin (D),
John Carmichael (D),
Stephanie Clayton (D),
Tom Cox (R),
Pam Curtis (D),
Gail Finney (D),
Jim Gartner (D),
Henry Helgerson (D),
Broderick Henderson (D),
Boog Highberger (D),
Cindy Holscher (D),
Eileen Horn (D),
Jan Kessinger (R),
Annie Kuether (D),
Nancy Lusk (D),
Monica Murnan (D),
Cindy Neighbor (D),
K.C. Ohaebosim (D),
Jarrod Ousley (D),
Brett Parker (D),
Jeff Pittman (D),
Jason Probst (D),
Louis Ruiz (D),
Tom Sawyer (D),
Jerry Stogsdill (D),
Ponka-We Victors (D),
James Ward (D),
Freda Warfield (D),
Virgil Weigel (D),
Brandon Whipple (D),
Valdenia Winn (D),
Kathy Wolfe Moore (D),
Brandon Woodard (D),
Rui Xu (D),
Last Action
House Died in Committee (on 05/21/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/measures/hb2130/ |
| BillText | http://kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/measures/documents/hb2130_00_0000.pdf |
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