Equality Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Equality Act, aims to expand and clarify protections against discrimination based on sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation. It amends several existing federal laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, to explicitly include these characteristics as protected categories. The bill seeks to ensure equal treatment for LGBTQ+ individuals and women in areas such as public accommodations, employment, housing, and credit, and clarifies how existing laws apply to these groups. It also addresses issues like conversion therapy and discrimination in the child welfare system.
Key provisions
- Expands and clarifies protections against discrimination based on sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
- Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include these characteristics as protected categories in public accommodations, housing, and employment.
- Updates the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in credit transactions.
- Modifies jury selection laws to prevent discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Addresses discrimination in the child welfare system, ensuring equal access to foster and adoptive placements for LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Prohibits the practice of conversion therapy.
- Clarifies that discrimination based on sexual orientation is considered a form of sex discrimination.
- Includes definitions of key terms, such as gender identity and sexual orientation, to ensure consistent application of the law.
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