Bill > HB1460

This bill expands Missouri's anti-discrimination law to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status across various domains including employment, housing, public accommodations, and financial services. The bill adds comprehensive definitions for terms like "sexual orientation" (which includes actual or perceived attraction and relationship history), "gender identity" (related to gender-related characteristics), and "veteran status" (individuals who served in the Armed Forces or Missouri National Guard and were not dishonorably discharged). It modifies existing statutes to include these new protected classifications in provisions related to hiring practices, housing access, public accommodations, and financial transactions. The bill also clarifies that discrimination includes unfair treatment based on presumed or assumed characteristics, even if those presumptions are incorrect. Additionally, the bill provides mechanisms for filing complaints of discrimination with the Missouri Commission on Human Rights and allows for potential civil actions, with provisions for damages and attorney's fees. The legislation aims to provide broader legal protections against discrimination for a more comprehensive range of individuals in Missouri.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1460&year=2025&code=R