US Congress House Bill 5586 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 24-0)
Status: Introduced on June 24 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-06-30 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Customer Non-Discrimination Act This bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation in places of public accommodation. It defines: "sex" to include a sex stereotype, sexual orientation or gender identity, and pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality; and "gender identity" as gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or characteristics, regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth. The bill expands the categories of public accommodations to include places or establishments that provide: exhibitions, recreation, exercise, amusement, gatherings, or displays; goods, services, or programs, including a store, a shopping center, an online retailer or service provider, a salon, a bank, a gas station, a food bank, a service or care center, a shelter, a travel agency, a funeral parlor, or a health care, accounting, or legal service; or transportation services. "Establishment" shall not be construed to be limited to a physical facility or place. Protections against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin must include protections against discrimination based on: (1) an association with another person who is a member of such a protected class; or (2) a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, that an individual is a member of such a protected class. The bill prohibits the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 from providing a claim, defense, or basis for challenging such protections. The bill prohibits denial of an individual's access to a shared facility (including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room) that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity.

Customer Non-Discrimination Act

Rep. Bonnie Coleman [D-NJ]	Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI]	Rep. Alan Grayson [D-FL]	Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL]
Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA]	Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA]	Rep. Sander Levin [D-MI]	Rep. Alan Lowenthal [D-CA]
Rep. Sean Maloney [D-NY]	Rep. Betty McCollum [D-MN]	Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY]	Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC]
Rep. Scott Peters [D-CA]	Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL]	Rep. Jose Serrano [D-NY]	Rep. Jackie Speier [D-CA]
Rep. Eric Swalwell [D-CA]	Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D-NY]	Rep. William Keating [D-MA]	Rep. Theodore Deutch [D-FL]
Rep. Mark Takano [D-CA]	Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ]	Rep. Frank Pallone [D-NJ]	Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ]

Date	Chamber	Action
2016-06-30	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
2016-06-24	House	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2016-06-24	House	Introduced in House

HB3185 (Related) 2015-09-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
SB1858 (Related) 2015-07-23 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5530-5533)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/5586/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr5586/BILLS-114hr5586ih.pdf