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WV HB2755
WV HB2755Relating to unlawful discriminatory practices in categories covered by the Human Rights Act and the Fair Housing Act
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Introduced
01/30/2019
01/30/2019
In Committee
01/30/2019
01/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/09/2019
03/09/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to add “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment and places of public accommodation. The bill adds “age”, “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the categories covered by the Fair Housing Act prohibiting discrimination in housing. The bill defines “sexual orientation” and “gender identity”.
AI Summary
This bill adds "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment and places of public accommodation. It also adds "age", "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" to the categories covered by the Fair Housing Act prohibiting discrimination in housing. The bill defines "sexual orientation" and "gender identity".
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (11)
Barbara Fleischauer (D)*,
Samantha Brown (D),
Andrew Byrd (D),
John Doyle (D),
Ed Evans (D),
Evan Hansen (D),
William Hartman (D),
Cindy Lavender-Bowe (D),
Dave Pethtel (D),
Rodney Pyles (D),
Lisa Zukoff (D),
Last Action
To House Industry and Labor (on 01/30/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2755&year=2019&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb2755%20intr.htm&yr=2019&sesstype=RS&i=2755 |
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