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2008 Regular Session bill information current as of November 23, 2008 - 0:20 a.m.
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HOUSE BILL 1598

File Code: Human Relations
Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 976

Sponsored By:
Delegates Niemann and Mizeur

Entitled:
Human Relations - Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity - Antidiscrimination

Synopsis:

Prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity with regard to public accommodations, housing, and employment; prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in commercial leasing; making specified remedies and procedures regarding discrimination applicable to discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity; defining the term "gender identity"; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occuring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used. Explain Legislative Date and Calendar Date
House Action
3/3
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
3/7
Re-referred Health and Government Operations
3/12
Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Doyle L. Niemann, District 47
Delegate Heather R. Mizeur, District 20

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Discrimination
Hotels and Motels
Housing -see also- Apartments; Condominiums; Mobile Homes
Leases and Rent
Real Estate -see also- Agents and Brokers
Restaurants
Sexual Orientation
State Employees
Work, Labor and Employment -see also- Col Barg; Holiday; etc

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 49B Human Relations Commission
( 5 , 8 , 8A , 14 , 15 , 16 , 19 , 20 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 37 )

State Personnel and Pensions
( 2-302 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered


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