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MO HB407

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2015

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Webber

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Defines "sexual orientation" as male or female heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality by inclination, practice, identity, or expression

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Civil and Criminal Proceedings3/12/2015

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