MO SB626

Adds "sexual orientation" as a protected characteristic in Missouri's human rights law, defined as male or female heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality by inclination, practice, identity, or expression, or having a self-image or identity not traditionally associated with one's gender

Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing, access to places of public accommodation, and financial lending practices

Extends protections to individuals based on presumed or assumed sexual orientation, whether or not the presumption is correct

Applies sexual orientation protections consistently across existing anti-discrimination provisions for employment, housing, lending, and public accommodations

Updates rulemaking procedures to comply with Chapter 536 of Missouri law regarding administrative rules and makes such rules subject to legislative review and approval