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Bill to add LGBT protections to W.Va. anti-discrimination law falters
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As the U.S. Supreme Court heard historic arguments over same-sex marriage, a lead supporter signaled defeat Wednesday for the latest bid in the House of Delegates to add sexual orientation and gender identity to West Virginia’s anti-discrimination laws.
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Nevada Senate approves bill to add gender identity to hate crimes law
CARSON CITY, Nev. — People who commit crimes against others because of their gender identity, appearance or expression would be subject to enhanced penalties under a bill passed Thursday by the Nevada Senate.
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Idaho lawmakers hear pleas for statewide LGBT protections
The forum in the Idaho Capitol’s Lincoln Auditorium came a year after Republican senators rejected introducing a bill to revamp the Human Rights Act. Advocates requested Wednesday’s session in hopes of one day winning enough support, even though GOP members who control the committee say there will be no renewed vote on the issue this year.
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Idaho House, Senate plan joint forum on protections for LGBT residents
BOISE, Idaho — Adding protections for gays and lesbians to Idaho’s Human Rights Act won’t get a vote this year. But it is due be discussed, at least informally.
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Nebraska lawmakers hear testimony on anti-LGBT discrimination bills
Nebraska lawmakers listened to four hours of testimony on measures that would call for protection against discrimination of gay employees and gay couples looking to adopt children or become foster parents.
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Human rights ordinance on hold in Royal Oak, Mich., as opponents seek voter approval
ROYAL OAK, Mich. — A suburban Detroit community’s human rights ordinance that would make it illegal to discriminate based on sexual orientation and a number of other factors has been placed on hold as opponents seek to put the issue before voters.
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Nebraska lawmakers to hear bills to expand LGBT rights
LINCOLN, Neb. — Lawmakers are preparing to hear three bills on Thursday aimed at expanding rights for its LGBT residents. The Legislature’s Judiciary Committee will hear testimony Thursday on legislation that would stop discrimination against LGBT employees, and extend rights to people seeking to adopt or provide foster care to a child.
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Utah senator: Bill prohibiting anti-LGBT discrimination is dead
SALT LAKE CITY — A bill to create a statewide law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual identity or orientation is dead, the lawmaker behind the measure said Monday.
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Gay rights issues back in the forefront in Nebraska state legislature
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska lawmakers plan to bring gay rights issues back into the forefront with three proposals seeking to extend rights to employees and families.
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Utah Senate committee advances bill prohibiting anti-LGBT discrimination
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah Senate committee on Thursday advanced legislation proposing a statewide law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.