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NM HB113

NM HB113
No Discrimination Based On Military Status


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Introduced
01/19/2021
In Committee
03/04/2021
Crossed Over
02/11/2021
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN RIGHTS; PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON MILITARY OR VETERAN STATUS.

AI Summary

This bill amends the New Mexico Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's military or veteran status. Specifically, the bill adds "military or veteran status" as a protected characteristic under the Act, making it unlawful for employers, labor organizations, employment agencies, and others to discriminate against individuals in employment, housing, public accommodations, and other areas based on their military or veteran status. The bill provides definitions for "military or veteran status" and other relevant terms. The bill also makes some other technical changes to the existing law.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee (00:00 3/3/2021 Room) (on 03/03/2021)

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