How S 1004 changes current law

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The bill amends Idaho law to include protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity as civil rights.

• Section 67-5901

  discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, → discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin,

  The change adds sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of protected classes against discrimination.

• Section 67-5902

  “Sexual orientation” means a person's actual or perceived orientation as heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, or asexual.

  This defines 'sexual orientation' within the context of Idaho civil rights law.

• Section 67-5902

  “Gender identity” means a person's actual or perceived gender identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other characteristics, with or without regard to the person's sex at birth.

  This defines 'gender identity' within the context of Idaho civil rights law.

• Section 67-5909

  discriminate against a person because of, or on a basis of, race, color, religion, sex, → discriminate against a person because of, or on a basis of, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin,

  The addition expands the prohibited grounds for discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender identity.