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ID S1033
Bill
Status
1/21/2011
Primary Sponsor
Edgar Malepeai
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AI Summary
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Adds sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes under Idaho Code Section 18-7301, recognizing freedom from discrimination based on these characteristics as a civil right.
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Amends Section 67-5901 to establish that securing freedom from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, public accommodations, education, and real property transactions is a state policy purpose.
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Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, public accommodations, educational institutions, real estate transactions, and financial assistance under Section 67-5909.
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Exempts religious organizations and expressive associations from the sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination prohibitions when employment of a protected person would burden the association's rights of expressive association under Boy Scouts of America v. Dale.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide that discrimination against sexual orientation or gender identity is a criminal offense; to provide that freedom from discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity is a civil right; and to prohibit discrimination against a person because of sexual orientation or gender identity under the Human Rights Commission Act with exceptions.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Last Action
to St Aff
1/24/2011