HB5251

Adding “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act and WV Fair Housing Act

Introduced·2/5/26
Intr Text

Adds "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" to categories covered by the Human Rights Act and WV Fair Housing Act.

West Virginia HB5251 amends the Human Rights Act and WV Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, public accommodations, and housing. The bill defines "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" and adds these categories to the list of protected classes. It also updates definitions and provisions to include these new categories, ensuring equal opportunity and protection from discrimination in various areas.

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Current
Government Organization Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
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History

Feb 5

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 5

House

To Government Organization then Judiciary

Feb 5

House

Introduced in House