2022 House Bill 5828

Democratic union/labor package – appearance

Introduced in the House

Feb. 23, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Tyrone Carter (D-6)

To prohibit an employer from firing, not hiring, or otherwise discriminating against a current or prospective employee based on the person’s “appearance," including “an expression of an individual's gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity;” a religious or ethnic hairstyle; facial hair; or clothing style.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism