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This bill, known as the "Nick Arjomand No Weight Discrimination Act," aims to prohibit weight discrimination in public accommodations and employment in the state of Alabama. It makes it unlawful for a person to deny an individual full and equal enjoyment of public accommodations based on their weight or body size. Additionally, the bill prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants or employees due to their weight or body size, and it creates a state cause of action for individuals whose rights under the act have been violated by an employer. The bill also allows for the recovery of lost wages, benefits, and potentially liquidated damages if the employer's failure to comply was willful, and it allows for the awarding of reasonable attorney's fees, expert witness fees, and other litigation expenses if the individual prevails. The act is set to become effective on October 1, 2025.

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