2009 House Bill 4192

Prohibit gender identity/sexual orientation discrimination

Introduced in the House

Feb. 6, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Rebekah Warren (D-53)

To add “sexual orientation” and “gender identity or expression” to the characteristics that define membership in a group against whom it is a crime to discriminate under the Michigan civil rights law. This would make it a crime to deny employment, housing, use of public accommodations, public services, and educational facilities to another person on the basis of a perception that the person has a particular sexual orientation or gender identity.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 4, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.