Sentences with phrase «passing nondiscrimination»

Many LGBTQ advocates, as Vox explains, were upset that HB142 didn't fully repeal HB2, and prohibits local governments from passing nondiscrimination laws until December 1, 2020.

As it stands, the law prevents local governments in North Carolina from passing nondiscrimination ordinances, and bans transgender people from using the bathroom that corresponds with their gender identity.

AAAS passes a nondiscrimination resolution long before public support of the rights of LGBTQ individuals.

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«Various New York cities and counties have already acknowledged the importance of equal rights for all people and passed transgender - inclusive nondiscrimination legislation,» said Speaker Carl Heastie in a statement.

In April, voters in Springfield, Missouri, repealed an LGBT nondiscrimination law that had originally been passed by the city council.

The New York Senate has blocked two bills passed by the Assembly last week — one banning gay conversion therapy for minors, as well as the Gender Expression Nondiscrimination Act (GENDA).

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (S. 1053) is expected to pass by a large, bipartisan majority, said Albert H. Teich, head of the Directorate for Science and Policy Programs at the nonpartisan, nonprofit AAAS.

In April, Congress was set to pass the long - delayed Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.

U.S. Congress Passes Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act: House Approval Brings Historic Bill One Step Closer to Signing Coalition for Genetic Fairness / ASHG Press Release - May 1, 2008

In 2008, the United States passed a law — the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)-- that prohibits the use of genetic information to discriminate against people in employment decisions and health insurance coverage.

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act passed in 2008 after more than a decade of being fought for by advocacy groups.