Signed by Governor Chet Culver

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

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

Highlights:

-Defines “gender identity” as the “gender-related identity of a person, regardless of the person’s assigned sex at birth” (sec. 1). -Defines “sexual orientation” as a person’s real or perceived homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality (sec. 1). -Adds sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of groups protected against discrimination in the areas of public accommodations, education, employment, and housing (sec. 2). -Allows religious institutions to impose sexual orientation or gender identity qualifications as is necessary to fulfill a bona fide religious purpose (sec. 6). -Prohibits creditors and insurance companies from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (sec. 13). -Declares that the bill “shall not be construed to allow marriage between persons of the same sex” (sec. 16).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

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

Highlights:

-Defines “gender identity” as the “gender-related identity of a person, regardless of the person’s assigned sex at birth” (sec. 1). -Defines “sexual orientation” as a person’s real or perceived homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality (sec. 1). -Adds sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of groups protected against discrimination in the areas of public accommodations, education, employment, and housing (sec. 2). -Allows religious institutions to impose sexual orientation or gender identity qualifications as is necessary to fulfill a bona fide religious purpose (sec. 6). -Prohibits creditors and insurance companies from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (sec. 13). -Declares that the bill “shall not be construed to allow marriage between persons of the same sex” (sec. 16).

Full Bill Text

Full Bill Text