Vote Smart's Synopsis:

A vote to pass a bill that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Highlights:

• Prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee or a potential employee on the basis of “gender identity” or “sexual orientation” (Sec. 2).

• Defines “gender identity” as an individual’s actual or perceived gender, appearance, mannerisms or other characteristics, with or without regard to the individual’s sex at birth (Sec. 1).

• Defines “sexual orientation” as an individual’s actual or perceived orientation as heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits public agencies who offer certain services from discriminating on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation, including, but not limited to, the following services (Sec. 2):
• Jury duty;
• Child care;
• Charter or public schooling;
• Health care or medical assistance; or
• Public facilities or accommodations.

• Exempts a religious organization or an expressive association from the provisions of this bill, if the following circumstances apply (Secs. 1 & 2):
• The organization’s right of expressive association under the 1st amendment of the United States Constitution would be “significantly burdened;”
• The organization’s primary purpose and function are grounded in religious teachings; and
• The organization is not for profit.

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