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Introduced
03/06/2019
03/06/2019
In Committee
04/24/2019
04/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/19/2020
05/19/2020
Introduced Session
31st Legislature
Bill Summary
AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act adding to the powers and duties of the State Commission for Human Rights; and relating to and prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression."
AI Summary
This bill adds sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression to the protected classes in Alaska's anti-discrimination laws. Specifically, it prohibits discrimination based on these characteristics in employment, housing, public accommodations, credit, and other areas. The bill also defines "gender identity or expression" and "sexual orientation" for the purposes of the law. Overall, the bill aims to extend anti-discrimination protections to LGBTQ+ individuals in the state.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (10)
Andy Josephson (D)*,
Matt Claman (D),
Harriet Drummond (D),
Zack Fields (D),
Sara Hannan (D),
Grier Hopkins (D),
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (D),
Ivy Spohnholz (D),
Andi Story (D),
Geran Tarr (D),
Last Action
COSPONSOR(S): SPOHNHOLZ (on 02/24/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/31?Root=HB82 |
| BillText | http://www.akleg.gov/PDF/31/Bills/HB0082A.PDF |
| BillText | http://www.legis.state.ak.us/PDF/31/Bills/HB0082A.PDF |
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