SC H3160

Expands South Carolina's anti-discrimination laws to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation in employment, public accommodations, and housing

Broadens the definition of "race, color, or national origin" to explicitly include characteristics such as skin color, facial features, hair texture, and natural hairstyles

Adds gender identity and sexual orientation as protected classes under the South Carolina Human Affairs Law, covering employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, and training programs

Extends fair housing protections to include gender identity and sexual orientation, applying to property sales, rentals, real estate transactions, and membership in realtor organizations

Prohibits home health agencies and hospices from discriminating based on gender identity or sexual orientation, and clarifies that the Religious Freedom Act cannot be used to justify discrimination against protected classes