This bill would change the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity. It adds those protected categories to the Act and expands the kinds of places covered. The bill names many examples of covered establishments, including stores, online retailers, salons, banks, food banks, shelters, travel agencies, funeral parlors, health care and legal services, and transportation providers and stations.
The bill adds new definitions. It defines gender identity, sexual orientation, and clarifies that “sex” includes pregnancy, childbirth, related conditions, sex stereotypes, sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex traits. It says a person cannot be denied access to shared facilities (like restrooms, locker rooms, or dressing rooms) that match the person’s gender identity. The bill also says that individuals who provide goods or services and affect commerce count as establishments.
The bill says existing claims and remedies for unlawful practices are not limited by these changes. It also says the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 may not be used as a claim or defense against a claim under this title.
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The bill’s sponsors introduced it to prohibit discrimination in public accommodations based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity, to expand the list of covered establishments, and to add clear definitions and rules about facility access and protections.
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