Equality Act: Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sex and Orientation
This act aims to expand existing anti-discrimination laws to explicitly protect individuals from discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. This means citizens will have equal rights in public places, employment, housing, education, and access to credit, regardless of these characteristics. The act seeks to ensure everyone is treated fairly and has equal opportunities in daily life.
Key points
Expands anti-discrimination protections in public accommodations like stores, restaurants, healthcare facilities, and transportation to include sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Strengthens equal treatment provisions in employment, ensuring employees are not discriminated against based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Ensures equal opportunities in housing and access to credit, eliminating discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Prohibits discrimination in education and federally funded programs, aiming for equal treatment of students and beneficiaries.
Bans discrimination in jury selection, ensuring a fair judicial process for all citizens.
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