A1996

Enhances protections under Law Against Discrimination for immigrants and persons who are not United States citizens.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Enhances protections under Law Against Discrimination for immigrants and persons who are not United States citizens.

This bill enhances protections under the Law Against Discrimination for immigrants and non-citizens. It adds immigration status and citizenship status as protected characteristics in employment, housing, and public accommodations. The bill prohibits discrimination based on these characteristics, except when required by federal or state law or regulation, or necessary to obtain the benefits of a federal or state program.

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Where it stands

Current
Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee