Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits discrimination in public employment based on an individual's gender identity or sexual orientation.

Highlights:

• Prohibits the state or a local government from discriminating against an individual in employment based on the individual’s “gender identity” or “sexual orientation” (Sec. 1).

• Defines “gender identity” as the gender-related identity, appearance, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, with or without regard to the individual's designated sex at birth (Sec. 1).

• Defines “sexual orientation” as an individual’s actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, or homosexuality (Sec. 1).

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