Bill > HB115

This bill proposes to amend multiple sections of Delaware law to prohibit discrimination based on weight, height, and body size across various domains including transportation, public accommodation, housing, employment, jury selection, education, and public administration. The bill provides detailed and comprehensive definitions for "body size", "height", and "weight" that go beyond simple numerical measurements and include considerations of body proportions, shape, and subjective impressions. Specifically, the legislation would make it unlawful to discriminate against individuals in areas such as hiring, firing, promotion, housing rental, public services, and other interactions based on their physical characteristics. The bill expands existing anti-discrimination protections to explicitly include weight, height, and body size alongside other protected characteristics like race, gender, and sexual orientation. By offering nuanced definitions that recognize the complexity of body characteristics, the bill aims to provide broader protections against body-based discrimination and promote more inclusive treatment across various sectors of Delaware society.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142056