Effective Date: September 7th, 2021
Key points:
Definitions Added:
Gender Identity: An individual's innate sense of their own gender, which may or may not correspond with the sex assigned at birth.
Gender Expression: An individual's external manifestation of their gender, typically demonstrated through appearance, dress, and behavior.
Expanded Anti-Discrimination Protections:
Housing Practices: Forbids discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on gender identity or gender expression.
Public Accommodations: Ensures individuals cannot be denied access to goods and services in public spaces due to their gender identity or gender expression.
Inclusion in State Programs and Services:
The bill integrates gender identity and gender expression into anti-discrimination clauses related to:
- Consumer Credit Transactions: Protects individuals from discrimination in credit transactions.
This legislation aims to provide comprehensive protections, ensuring that individuals are safeguarded against discrimination based on gender identity and gender expression in various facets of public life not limited to housing.
