Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Highlights:

• Prohibits an employer from engaging in any of the following practices (Sec. 1):
• Refusing to hire or discharging an individual because of sexual orientation or gender identity;
• Limiting employment opportunities because of sexual orientation or gender identity; and
• Refusing to refer an employee for employment because of sexual orientation or gender identity.

• Prohibits a labor organization from excluding from membership or limiting membership based on sexual orientation or gender identity (Sec. 1).

• Exempts corporations, educational institutions or societies that are exempt from the religious discrimination provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 from the provisions of this bill (Sec. 1).

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