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MI HR0176

Resolution

Status

Introduced

10/6/2021

Primary Sponsor

Shri Thanedar

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares October 2021 as Transgender Empowerment Month in Michigan
  • Cites that approximately 400,000 Michiganders are part of the LGBTQ+ community
  • Notes that only 31% of Michigan's population has legal protection against discrimination based on gender identity in private employment, housing, and public accommodations
  • Highlights gaps in Michigan law including lack of anti-bullying protections for students based on sexual orientation and gender identity, absence of transgender healthcare coverage for state employees, and exclusion of LGBTQ+ protections from the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act
  • Urges support for the transgender community

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare October 2021 as Transgender Empowerment Month in the state of Michigan.

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Judiciary

10/6/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/6/2021

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