HB 1489 - Prohibits LGBTQ Discrimination - Hawaii Key Vote

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Title: Prohibits LGBTQ Discrimination

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that prohibits LGBTQ discrimination.

Highlights:

  • Prohibits the exclusion of any person from any state educational program or activity on the basis of sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation (Sec. 2).

  • Authorizes any person alleging a violation of this chapter to file a complaint (Sec. 2).

  • Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study of existing Title IX enforcement practices and procedures on the federal level (Sec. 3).

  • Requires the study to review enforcement entities, issues related to service and standing, various remedies for violations, and any potential inconsistencies between state and federal compliances (Sec. 3).

  • Requires the legislative reference bureau to submit the report to the legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2019 (Sec. 3).

  • Requires that this act take effect on January 1, 2020 (Sec. 4).

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