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MO HB407
Bill
Status
1/8/2015
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Webber
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AI Summary
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Adds "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" as protected classes under Missouri's Human Rights Act (Chapter 213), alongside existing protections for race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, and familial status
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Defines "sexual orientation" as male or female heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality by inclination, practice, identity, or expression
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Defines "gender identity" as the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, with or without regard to the individual's designated sex at birth
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Extends anti-discrimination protections in employment, housing, public accommodations, and lending to cover sexual orientation and gender identity, prohibiting discrimination by employers with 6+ employees, landlords, real estate agents, banks, and places of public accommodation
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Clarifies that discrimination based on presumed or assumed characteristics (including sexual orientation and gender identity) is prohibited, whether or not the assumption is correct
Legislative Description
Changes the laws regarding complaints filed with the Missouri Commission on Human Rights regarding discrimination based upon a person's sexual orientation or gender identity
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
4/15/2015