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This bill modifies the definitions in Missouri's human rights laws, with key changes focusing on how discrimination is understood and defined. The bill narrows the definition of "sex" to strictly mean biological categories based on reproductive biology at birth, explicitly excluding sexual orientation and gender identity. It clarifies that for a discriminatory act to be considered "because of" a protected characteristic, that characteristic must be a "motivating factor" - meaning it actually played a determinative role in the decision. The bill maintains existing protections against discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, and disability in areas like employment and housing. It continues to define an employer as an entity with six or more employees and provides detailed explanations of terms like "disability," which includes provisions for individuals who have completed drug rehabilitation or are in rehabilitation programs. The bill also preserves existing definitions for places of public accommodation, familial status, and other key terms while making subtle but potentially significant adjustments to how discriminatory practices are interpreted.

Health and Social Services

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