Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status

Summary

The bill rewrites the state’s anti‑discrimination code to add sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran status to the list of protected categories for jobs, housing and public places. It gives the Missouri Commission on Human Rights new powers to investigate complaints, hold hearings and levy civil penalties, while also setting limits on damages and providing some exemptions for private home sales. The measure did not pass.

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