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This bill, the Bankruptcy Nondiscrimination Enhancement Act of 2013, amends the federal bankruptcy code to strengthen protections for individuals who have filed for bankruptcy. Specifically, it prohibits private employers from denying employment to someone who is or has been a debtor under the bankruptcy code or the Bankruptcy Act, or to someone associated with such a debtor. Importantly, the bill removes a previous limitation that only protected against denial or termination of employment *solely* based on debtor status, meaning employers can no longer discriminate against individuals in employment decisions even if their bankruptcy is not the only reason for the adverse action. The Bankruptcy Act refers to a prior federal law governing bankruptcy proceedings, and "debtor" is a legal term for someone who owes money and has filed for bankruptcy protection.