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AK HB99

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/8/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Armstrong

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Origin

House of Representatives

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds sexual orientation and gender identity or expression as protected classes to Alaska's anti-discrimination laws by amending AS 18.80.300.

  • Defines "gender identity or expression" as having or being perceived as having a gender, self-image, appearance, or behavior regardless of whether it differs from the sex assigned at birth.

  • Defines "sexual orientation" as an actual or perceived inherent attraction to a sexual partner of a certain gender, or the absence of gender preference in a sexual relationship.

  • Expands the definition of "sex" in Alaska law to explicitly include sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.

  • Modifies the blockbusting definition to clarify that discriminatory real estate practices are unlawful when inducing transactions from which the broker or agent may benefit financially.

Legislative Description

Discrimination: Gender Id.;sexual Orient.

Families

Last Action

DISCHARGE FROM JUD RULE 48 FAILED Y18 N22

5/12/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/26/2023
Labor & Commerce3/8/2023

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