2011 House Bill 5039

Ban local governments establishing new “protected classes”

Introduced in the House

Oct. 4, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Tom McMillin (R-45)

To prohibit local governments from imposing a new ordinance, rule, regulation, or policy that establishes a “protected class” not included in those listed in the state civil rights law (these are religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, and marital status).

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary