WV HB2290 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 11 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-01-11 - To House Workforce Development
Pending: House Workforce Development Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 11 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-01-11 - To House Workforce Development
Pending: House Workforce Development Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
The purpose of this bill is to add "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment and places of public accommodation. The bill adds "age", "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" to the categories covered by the Fair Housing Act prohibiting discrimination in housing. The bill defines "sexual orientation" and "gender identity".
Title
Relating to unlawful discriminatory practices in categories covered by the Human Rights Act and the Fair Housing Act
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-11 | House | To House Workforce Development |
| 2023-01-11 | House | Introduced in House |
| 2023-01-11 | House | To Workforce Development then Judiciary |
| 2023-01-11 | House | Filed for introduction |
Subjects
Code Citations
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| 5 | 11 | 13 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
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| 5 | 11A | 3 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 5 | 11A | 5 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 5 | 11A | 6 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 5 | 11A | 7 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
