Bill to add sexual orientation as protected class in ND announced at press conferences across state
January 22, 2009 by admin
A bill to add sexual orientation—including gender identity— as a protected class in North Dakota was filed Monday, January 19, 2009. That same morning, the Coalition and partners across the state held simultaneous press conferences in Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks and Minot.
Announcement of the bill was followed by brief comments from local community members including students, professors, legislators, police officers, parents and grandparents, and faith leaders.
The bill seeks to amend the North Dakota State Human Rights Act and Fair Housing Act to include sexual orientation as a protected class. If passed, it will prohibit discrimination in housing, employment, credit transaction and use of public accommodation.
View the resulting press coverage here.