Bill > HB1763

This bill repeals and replaces several sections of existing law related to unlawful discriminatory practices in Missouri. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Expanding the definition of "discrimination" to explicitly include discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, in addition to other protected characteristics like race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, and familial status. 2. Extending protections against discrimination to prohibit discrimination in employment, housing, and places of public accommodation on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. 3. Providing additional guidance and clarification on the Missouri Commission on Human Rights' powers and duties to address discrimination complaints and promote equality. 4. Specifying that the state's human rights laws shall be the exclusive remedy for employment-related discrimination claims. 5. Addressing certain court precedents and jury instruction issues to provide greater clarity on the legal standards and burdens of proof in discrimination cases under Missouri law. Overall, the bill aims to expand legal protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in Missouri, aligning the state's laws more closely with federal anti-discrimination statutes.

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https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1763&year=2020&code=R