Senate
Jul 23, 2015

A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes

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Equality Act Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation in places of public accommodation. Defines: "sex" to include a sex stereotype, sexual orientation or gender identity, and pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition;...

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Introduced(7/23/15)
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Passed House
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Mr. Merkley

Senate (D) Oregon

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5530-5533)

Jul 23, 2015