summary
Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "uniform Antidiscrimination Act" By Adding Section 31-21-65 So As To Prohibit Discrimination In Housing On The Basis Of Race, Color, Or National Origin, And To Define A Necessary Term; By Adding Section 45-9-11 So As To Prohibit Discrimination In Public Accommodations On The Basis Of Race, Color, Or National Origin, And To Define A Necessary Term; By Adding Section 59-63-41 So As To Prohibit Discrimination In Certain School Or School Administrative Matters On The Basis Of Race, Color, Or National Origin, To Define A Necessary Term, And To Limit Liability Of Education Organizations In Certain Circumstances; By Amending Section 1-13-20, Relating To The Policy Of The State Human Affairs Commission, So As To Expand The Definition Of "discrimination"; By Amending Section 1-13-30, Relating To Definitions In The South Carolina Human Affairs Law, So As To Clarify A Definition; By Amending Section 1-13-80, Relating To Unlawful Employment Practices And Exceptions Under The South Carolina Human Affairs Law, So As To Prohibit Discrimination By An Employer On The Basis Of An Individual's Gender Identity Or Sexual Orientation, And To Limit The Liability Of Covered Employers In Certain Circumstances; And By Amending Section 1-32-60, Relating To Applicability And Construction Of The South Carolina Religious Freedom Act, Section 31-21-40, Relating To Discrimination In Relation To Sale Or Rental Of Property Under The South Carolina Fair Housing Law, Section 31-21-50, Relating To Discrimination In Relation To Membership Or Participation In Certain Realtor Services And Organizations, Section 31-21-60, Relating To Discrimination In Relation To Residential Real Estate-related Transactions, Section 44-69-80, Relating To Discrimination By Home Health Agencies On Certain Bases, Section 44-71-90, Relating To Discrimination By Hospices On Certain Bases, And Section 45-9-10, Relating To The Right To Equal Enjoyment Of And Privileges To Public Accommodations, All So As To Make Conforming Changes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Uniform Antidiscrimination Act" to expand and clarify protections against discrimination in South Carolina across multiple areas of public life. The bill broadens the definition of discrimination to include characteristics associated with race, color, and national origin, such as skin color, facial features, hair texture, and natural hairstyles. It prohibits discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and educational settings based on these characteristics. The bill also expands employment discrimination protections to include gender identity and sexual orientation, making it unlawful for employers to discriminate against individuals on these grounds. Additionally, the legislation provides some protections for employers by allowing them to regulate characteristics when necessary for health and safety, as long as they make good faith efforts to accommodate individuals. The bill amends various sections of South Carolina's legal code to implement these protections, covering areas such as employment, housing, public accommodations, home health agencies, and hospice services. The changes aim to promote harmony, eliminate discriminatory practices, and ensure equal opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3160&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3160_20241205.htm |
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