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This bill removes gender identity as a protected class under the Iowa Civil Rights Act. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Striking the definition of "gender identity" from the Iowa Civil Rights Act, effectively removing it as a protected class. 2. Removing references to "gender identity" from various sections of the Act that prohibit discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, education, and credit transactions. 3. Retaining protections against discrimination based on other characteristics like race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, and disability. 4. Maintaining exceptions for bona fide religious institutions to consider religion, sexual orientation, or other factors related to their religious purpose when making decisions.

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