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CA SB238

CA SB238
Discrimination: political affiliation: political belief.


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Introduced
01/21/2021
In Committee
04/06/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/01/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Section 51 of the Civil Code, to amend Sections 12920, 12940, and 12955 of the Government Code, and to amend Section 1102 of the Labor Code, relating to civil rights.

AI Summary

This bill would extend the protections of the Unruh Civil Rights Act to prohibit discrimination based on political belief or affiliation. It would also add political affiliation as a protected characteristic under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, prohibiting employment and housing discrimination on that basis. Additionally, the bill would prohibit employers from taking adverse employment actions against employees or applicants based on their political affiliation or membership in a political organization.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (on 02/01/2022)

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