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WV HB2763
WV HB2763Relating 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 aims to expand the categories covered by the Human Rights Act and the Fair Housing Act in West Virginia to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Specifically, it adds "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" to the list of protected classes in employment, places of public accommodation, housing, and other real estate-related transactions. The bill also adds "age" as a protected characteristic under the Fair Housing Act. The key provisions of this bill are to prohibit discrimination in these areas based on the newly added protected classes of sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as the existing protected characteristics such as race, religion, sex, and disability.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (4)
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=2763&year=2019&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb2763%20intr.htm&yr=2019&sesstype=RS&i=2763 |
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