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This bill, titled the "Customer Non-Discrimination Act," aims to prohibit discrimination in public accommodations by amending the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It explicitly adds "sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity)" to the list of protected characteristics, meaning businesses open to the public cannot deny goods or services based on a person's sex, sexual orientation (homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality), or gender identity (an individual's gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or characteristics, regardless of their sex assigned at birth). The bill expands the definition of public accommodations to include a wider range of establishments and services, such as online retailers, salons, banks, and transportation services, and clarifies that "sex" includes sex stereotypes, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics like intersex traits. Furthermore, it ensures that individuals are not denied access to shared facilities, like restrooms, that align with their gender identity and that pregnancy-related conditions receive no less favorable treatment than other physical conditions. The bill also clarifies that its provisions do not limit existing claims or remedies for discrimination and explicitly states that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act cannot be used to challenge the enforcement of this act.

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