Issue Position: Human Rights - LGBTQ Rights

Issue Position

HUMAN RIGHTS - LGBTQ RIGHTS
Senator Favola is a strong advocate for human rights. She believes that individuals, regardless of who they are, where they come from or who they might love are entitled to the protections granted under the U.S. Constitution. Senator Favola has worked tirelessly to create a welcoming environment for our LGBTQ neighbors and friends. She understands the importance of laws that permit same-sex marriages and embraces them. As a local official, she championed anti-employment discrimination policies. Now, Senator Favola is the leading advocate in the Senate for changing the State's Hate Crimes Statute to include protections for those harmed because of their sexual orientation or sexual identification.

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