Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or expression.

Highlights:

• Prohibits discrimination based on the gender identity or expression of an individual in the following circumstances (Secs. 2, 14, 17 & 18):
• When an individual obtains employment;
• When an individual obtains education;
• When an individual applies for credit;
• When an individual uses public accommodations; and
• When an individual uses or occupies housing or commercial space.

• Defines “gender identity or expression” as having or being perceived as having gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior, or expression whether or not that gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression is different from that traditionally associated with the sex assigned to that person at birth (Secs. 3, 20 & 23).

• Specifies that a “hate crime” includes an intentional offense against an individual in whole or in part because of a belief or perception regarding the individual’s gender identity or expression (Secs. 20 & 24).

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