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WV HB4201Relating to unlawful discriminatory practices in categories covered by the Human Rights Act and the Fair Housing Act
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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/07/2020
03/07/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to unlawful discriminatory practices in categories covered by the Human Rights Act and the Fair Housing Act
AI Summary
This bill expands the categories protected from unlawful discriminatory practices under the Human Rights Act and Fair Housing Act to include sexual orientation and gender identity. Specifically, it prohibits discrimination in employment, public accommodations, housing, and real estate transactions based on a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, in addition to the existing protections based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, blindness, disability, or familial status. The bill also provides definitions for the terms "sexual orientation" and "gender identity."
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Industry and Labor (on 01/14/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4201&year=2020&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=HB4201%20INTR.htm&yr=2020&sesstype=RS&i=4201 |
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