Bill > SB119

This bill adds a new section to Alaska state law that establishes comprehensive anti-discrimination protections for individuals based on various personal characteristics including race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, and housing status. The bill outlines 13 specific fundamental rights that cannot be denied to a person, such as access to public spaces, medical care, employment, voter documentation, clean living conditions, medical and personal privacy, reasonable accommodations, protection from harassment, freedom to eat in public, religious community participation, ability to occupy legally parked vehicles or watercraft, and the right to rest or seek shelter in public spaces without obstructing traffic. If someone's rights are violated under this statute, the bill allows for civil legal action where a court can award injunctive and declaratory relief, actual damages, and attorney fees to the prevailing plaintiff. This legislation aims to protect individuals from discrimination and ensure equal access to basic rights and services across a wide range of personal circumstances.

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https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SB119