WV HB2454 | 2009 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-0)
Status: Introduced on February 16 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-02-16 - To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business
Pending: House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business Committee
Status: Introduced on February 16 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-02-16 - To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business
Pending: House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business Committee
Summary
The purpose of this bill is to add "sexual orientation" to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment and places of public accommodations. This bill also adds "age" and "sexual orientation" to the categories covered by the Fair Housing Act prohibiting discrimination in housing. It also defines "sexual orientation" as "heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality or gender identity or expression, whether actual or perceived".
Title
Prohibiting discrimination based upon age and sexual orientation
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-02-16 | To House Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business | |
| 2009-02-16 | Introduced in House | |
| 2009-02-16 | To Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business then Judiciary | |
| 2009-02-16 | Filed for introduction |
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Code Citations
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| 5 | 11 | 13 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
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| 5 | 11A | 3 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
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| 5 | 11A | 7 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
West Virginia State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2454&year=2009&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
