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2012 SESSION

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SB 263 Public employment; prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, etc.

Introduced by: Adam P. Ebbin | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Public employment; nondiscrimination.  Prohibits discrimination in public employment based on sexual orientation. The bill defines "sexual orientation" as a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression. The bill expressly provides that "sexual orientation" shall not include any person's attraction towards persons with whom sexual conduct would be illegal due to the age of the parties. The bill contains technical amendments.  The bill also codifies existing prohibitions against discrimination in public employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, or status as a veteran.  The bill contains technical amendments.

FULL TEXT

• 01/10/12  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12102454D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/10/12  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12102454D
• 01/10/12  Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
• 01/30/12  Senate: Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology (8-Y 7-N)