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ND HB1386
Bill
Status
1/16/2017
Primary Sponsor
Joshua Boschee
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AI Summary
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Adds sexual orientation as a protected class throughout North Dakota's discrimination laws covering employment, public accommodations, housing, credit transactions, and insurance.
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Defines sexual orientation as actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity.
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Applies protections to employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, public accommodations, housing providers, and credit providers.
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Maintains existing religious organization exemptions allowing faith-based institutions to establish hiring criteria and limit membership based on religion.
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Extends non-discrimination provisions to jury service, health insurance, and real estate transactions.
Legislative Description
Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 22 nays 69
2/10/2017