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South Carolina SB 75
Would amend existing housing anti-discrimination law to add sexual orientation and gender identity as protected categories.
Safe Schools Improvement Act
Bullying and harassment of students who are, or are perceived to be, lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) is widespread. While current federal law provides important support to promote school safety, it does not comprehensively and expressly focus on issues of bullying or harassment, and in no way addresses the challenges faced by LGBT youth in our nation’s schools.
The Family Leave Insurance Act
Under current law, millions of lesbian and gay Americans in committed, long-term relationships are unable to take leave to care for their same-sex partner. Additionally, many families that do qualify for FMLA coverage cannot afford to take unpaid leave.
Georgia HB 111
Would add sexual orientation and gender identity to the state hate crimes laws.
New Mexico HB 21/SB 12
Would permit couples to register as domestic partners and receive all the rights, benefits, and responsibilities of married couples under state law.
Virginia HB 1726
Would permit insurance coverage to be provided to gay and lesbian partners.
Virginia HB 1789
Would require that family life education be medically accurate and age appropriate.
Virginia HB 1933
Would permit Fairfax County to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Virginia HB 2385
Would prohibit discrimination in public employment based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
Virginia SB 1247
Would add sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression to the categories protected under the Virginia Human Rights Act.
