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KS SB84
KS SB84Amending the Kansas act against discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
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Introduced
02/04/2019
02/04/2019
In Committee
02/05/2019
02/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/21/2020
05/21/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning the Kansas act against discrimination and acts 2 supplemental thereto; relating to sexual orientation and gender identity 3 or expression; amending K.S.A. 12-16,107, 44-1001, 44-1004, 444 1009, 44-1015, 44-1016, 44-1017, 44-1027 and 44-1030 and K.S.A. 5 2018 Supp. 44-1002, 44-1005 and 44-1006 and repealing the existing 6 sections. 7 8
AI Summary
This bill amends the Kansas Act Against Discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender identity or expression as protected characteristics. The key provisions are:
1) It adds sexual orientation and gender identity or expression to the list of protected characteristics, including in employment, public accommodations, and housing.
2) It defines "sexual orientation" as actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality, and "gender identity or expression" as a person's gender-related identity, appearance, or characteristics.
3) It expands the powers and duties of the Kansas Human Rights Commission to investigate and address discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
4) It prohibits discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and real estate transactions based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
5) It provides remedies, including cease and desist orders and damages, for violations of the Act.
Overall, this bill aims to extend protections against discrimination to LGBTQ+ individuals in Kansas.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (18)
Barbara Bollier (D)*,
Edward Berger (R),
John Doll (R),
Oletha Faust-Goudeau (D),
Marci Francisco (D),
Bruce Givens (R),
David Haley (D),
Randall Hardy (R),
Tom Hawk (D),
Anthony Hensley (D),
Tom Holland (D),
Carolyn McGinn (R),
Vic Miller (D),
Pat Pettey (D),
John Skubal (R),
Dinah Sykes (D),
Mary Taylor (R),
Mary Ware (D),
Last Action
Senate Died in Committee (on 05/21/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/measures/sb84/ |
| BillText | http://kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/measures/documents/sb84_00_0000.pdf |
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