Hawaii HB1526 aims to prohibit discrimination based on multiple intersecting characteristics.

Hawaii HB1526 amends existing statutes to prohibit discrimination based on the intersection or combination of multiple characteristics, including race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability. The bill updates the state's discrimination laws to align with recent legal interpretations that recognize intersectional discrimination. It ensures that individuals cannot be excluded from participation in educational programs, denied benefits, or subjected to discriminatory practices in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on the combination of protected.

Hawaii HB1526 aims to prohibit discrimination based on multiple intersecting characteristics.

Hawaii HB1526 amends existing statutes to prohibit discrimination based on the intersection or combination of multiple characteristics, including race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability. The bill updates the state's discrimination laws to align with recent legal interpretations that recognize intersectional discrimination. It ensures that individuals cannot be excluded from participation in educational programs, denied benefits, or subjected to discriminatory practices in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on the combination of protected.