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MO SB963
Bill
Status
2/27/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jolie Justus
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AI Summary
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Adds "veteran status" as a protected class in Missouri's discrimination laws across employment, housing, public accommodations, and lending practices
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Defines "veteran status" as a person who served in active military, naval, air service, or national guard and was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable
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Extends Missouri Commission on Human Rights authority to investigate and prevent discrimination based on veteran status in the same manner as other protected classes like race, color, religion, and disability
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Prohibits discrimination against veterans in hiring, employment terms, housing sales/rentals, access to public accommodations, and commercial real estate loans
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Applies protections to the state, political subdivisions, employers with six or more employees, and other entities covered under existing discrimination statutes
Legislative Description
Prohibits discrimination based on a person's status as a veteran
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Progress and Development Committee
3/26/2014