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MI SB0090
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "race" to include traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists
- Adds "gender identity or expression" as a protected characteristic, defined as having or being perceived as having a gender-related self-identity or expression whether or not associated with assigned sex at birth
- Defines "sexual orientation" to include heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality, or having a history of such orientation or being identified with such orientation
- Clarifies that discrimination because of sex includes sexual harassment under specified conditions involving employment, housing, education, and public accommodations
- Effective immediately upon approval on June 15, 2023
Legislative Description
Civil rights: racial discrimination; discrimination based on traits historically associated with race such as hair texture; prohibit. Amends sec. 103 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2103).
Civil rights: employment discrimination
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0045'23 With Immediate Effect
6/20/2023
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice5/23/2023
Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety2/21/2023
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