SB987

Prohibiting discrimination based upon gender identity or sexual orientation

Introduced·2/18/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB987 prohibits discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation, and familial status in employment, public accommodations.

West Virginia SB987 amends the state's Human Rights Act and Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation, and familial status. The bill updates the categories covered by the Human Rights Act to include gender identity and sexual orientation, ensuring equal opportunity in employment and public accommodations. It also adds gender identity and sexual orientation to the categories covered by the Fair Housing Act, prohibiting discrimination in housing transactions.

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History

Feb 18

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 18

Senate

To Judiciary

Feb 18

Senate

Introduced in Senate