2006 House Bill 6696

Ban health facility “gender identity” or “gender expression” discrimination

Introduced in the House

Nov. 30, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Chris Kolb (D-53)

To prohibit a health care facility from denying care to an individual on the basis of “gender identity” or “gender expression.” Existing law prohibits denying care on the basis of sexual preference, and this would be changed to “sexual orientation”.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy