WV SB696 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on February 20 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-20 - To Judiciary
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on February 20 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-20 - To Judiciary
Pending: Senate Judiciary 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
Prohibiting unlawful discriminatory practices covered by Human Rights Act and Fair Housing Act
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-20 | Senate | To Judiciary |
| 2023-02-20 | Senate | Introduced in Senate |
| 2023-02-20 | Senate | To Judiciary |
| 2023-02-20 | Senate | 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 |
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