Human Rights
Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Housing and Community Development - Homeless Shelter Certification Program - Establishment [HB-93]
[Housing ]
[Community Development ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Health ]
Establishing a homeless shelter certification program in the Department of Housing and Community Development; requiring the Department to develop certain operational and building standards for homeless shelters and minimum standards for the protection of the rights of shelter residents; and requiring the operator of a homeless shelter to participate in a certain Homeless Management Information System.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Hearing 2/04 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/15/2025
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Gettr Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Housing and Community Development - Homeless Shelter Certification Program - Establishment [SB-234]
[Housing ]
[Community Development ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Health ]
Establishing a homeless shelter certification program in the Department of Housing and Community Development; requiring the Department to develop certain operational and building standards for homeless shelters and minimum standards for the protection of the rights of shelter residents; and requiring the operator of a homeless shelter to participate in a certain Homeless Management Information System.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Hearing Canceled on 01/15/2025
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Virginia 2025 Regular Session
Constitutional amendment; fundamental right to reproductive freedom (first reference). [SJR-1]
[Reproductive Rights ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Rights ]
Constitutional amendment (first reference); fundamental right to reproductive freedom. Provides that every individual has the fundamental right to reproductive freedom and that the right to make and effectuate one's own decisions about all matters related to one's pregnancy cannot be denied, burdened, or otherwise infringed upon by the Commonwealth, unless justified by a compelling state interest and achieved by the least restrictive means. The amendment prohibits the Commonwealth from penalizing, prosecuting, or otherwise taking adverse action
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Sponsored by: Sen. Adam Ebbin
Left In Privileges And Elections on 11/19/2024
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Virginia 2025 Regular Session
VA Human Rights Act; prohibits discrimination on the basis of citizenship or immigration status. [HB-954]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
Virginia Human Rights Act; prohibits discrimination on the basis of citizenship or immigration status. Adds citizenship or immigration status to the classes protected from unlawful discrimination in the Virginia Human Rights Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alfonso Lopez
Left In General Laws on 11/18/2024
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Virginia 2025 Regular Session
Constitutional amendment; fundamental right to reproductive freedom (first reference). [HJR-1]
[Reproductive Rights ]
Constitutional amendment (first reference); fundamental right to reproductive freedom. Provides that every individual has the fundamental right to reproductive freedom and that the right to make and effectuate one's own decisions about all matters related to one's pregnancy cannot be denied, burdened, or otherwise infringed upon by the Commonwealth, unless justified by a compelling state interest and achieved by the least restrictive means. The amendment prohibits the Commonwealth from penalizing, prosecuting, or otherwise taking adverse action
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Sponsored by: Rep. Vivian Watts
Assigned Chapter 600 (effective 07/01/25) on 03/24/2025
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Maine 131st Legislature
Resolve, Directing the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, the State Court Administrator and the Executive Director of the Legislative Council to Add a 3rd Option for Gender on State Forms [HB-2235]
[Human Rights ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
Resolve, Directing the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, the State Court Administrator and the Executive Director of the Legislative Council to Add a 3rd Option for Gender on State Forms
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Finally Passed, In Concurrence. on 04/02/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Supporting a Long-Term Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine [SJR-5]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
Stating that the General Assembly of Maryland conveys to Maryland's Congressional Delegation its support for an immediate, long-term ceasefire in Israel and occupied Palestine, the return of all hostages, and delivery of adequate humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joanne Benson
First Reading Senate Rules on 02/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Condemning Islamophobia, Anti-Palestinian Hate, and Antisemitism [HJR-8]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Religion ]
Condemning Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian hate, and antisemitism; encouraging certain awareness initiatives; and committing to supporting certain legislation and policies.
Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Hill
Hearing 3/04 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/29/2024
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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session
To Protect Newborn Genetic Privacy Rights [HB-5512]
[Healthcare ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
The purpose of this bill is to require the express consent of a parent or guardian to conduct a genetic screening of a newborn infant, to retain blood samples from the infant, and to retain and share results of the genetic screening of the infant.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Butler
Filed For Introduction on 02/07/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Self-Directed Mental Health Services - Pilot Program [SB-988]
[Healthcare ]
[Mental Health ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Public Health ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Human Services ]
Establishing the Self-Directed Mental Health Services Pilot Program in the Maryland Department of Health to facilitate access to clinically appropriate, person-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed self-directed services in the most integrated setting appropriate for certain recipients of services under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program; requiring the Governor in fiscal years 2026 through 2028, to include $1,000,000 in the annual budget bill for the program; and requiring a certain report.
Sponsored by: Sen. Clarence Lam
Hearing 3/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/06/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Education - Curriculum Standards - Antihate and Holocaust Education (Educate to Stop the Hate Act) [SB-1058]
[Education ]
[Human Rights ]
[Children and Youth ]
Requiring county boards of education to establish curriculum guides and courses of study that are aligned with certain content standards developed by the State Department of Education, and requiring the State Board of Education to withhold certain funds from county boards that fail to do so; establishing certain requirements for the Department's process for developing, reviewing, and adopting certain content standards, curriculum standards, and curriculum resources; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Feldman
Hearing Canceled on 03/27/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Public Health - Pregnancy - Coercion (Protecting Pregnant Women Against Coercive Abuse and Human Trafficking) [HB-884]
[Public Health ]
[Reproductive Rights ]
[Human Rights ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Human Services ]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Prohibiting an individual from committing or threatening certain actions, including certain actions related to sex trafficking, with the intent of coercing a pregnant woman to have an abortion; providing that a pregnant minor is considered an emancipated minor for purposes of eligibility for public assistance if the minor is denied financial support from a parent or guardian due to the minor's refusal to have an abortion; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steven Arentz
Hearing Canceled on 03/15/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Public Health - Pregnancy - Coercion (Protecting Pregnant Women Against Coercive Abuse and Human Trafficking) [SB-862]
[Public Health ]
[Reproductive Rights ]
[Human Rights ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Human Services ]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Prohibiting an individual from committing or threatening certain actions, including certain actions related to sex trafficking, with the intent of coercing a pregnant woman to have an abortion; providing that a pregnant minor is considered an emancipated minor for purposes of eligibility for public assistance if the minor is denied financial support from a parent or guardian due to the minor's refusal to have an abortion; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike McKay
Hearing 3/13 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/06/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Office of the Attorney General - Rights of Residents of Health Care Facilities - Injunctive Relief and Penalties [SB-863]
[Healthcare ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Public Health ]
[Human Services ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Authorizing the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief on behalf of the State on the basis of an imminent or ongoing violation of certain rights of residents of certain health care facilities; authorizing the Attorney General to request a court to impose a certain civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 on an assisted living program for certain violations; and requiring that the resident bill of rights for assisted living program residents include certain rights.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Hearing Canceled on 02/17/2024
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Tennessee 113th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 14, relative to adult-oriented establishments. [SB-2663]
[Human Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
As enacted, requires adult cabarets and adult-oriented establishments to post a notice on the inside and outside of each bathroom door and door used by customers or patrons to enter or exit the facility that provides the contact information for the Tennessee Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline established and maintained by the Tennessee bureau of investigation. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 14.
Sponsored by: Sen. Raumesh Akbari
Effective Date(s) 07/01/2024 on 04/08/2024
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Tennessee 113th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 49 and Title 50, relative to diversity. [HB-2830]
[Education ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Human Rights ]
As introduced, allows employers and public institutions of higher education in this state to establish, maintain, and implement policies, practices, and requirements designed to safeguard employees, applicants for employment, students, faculty, and staff from discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity, which may be developed and administered through an office of diversity, equity, and inclusion. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 49 and Title 50.
Sponsored by: Rep. Karen Camper
Assigned To S/c Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee on 02/07/2024
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Tennessee 113th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Section 8-50-103 and Section 68-1-113, relative to human rights. [HB-2610]
[Human Rights ]
As enacted, requires the attorney general to conduct a review of the responsibilities and functions of the human rights commission and make a recommendation to the general assembly as to how the attorney general could assume the responsibilities and functions of the commission; requires the attorney general to submit its recommendations to the speaker of the house and the speaker of the senate no later than January 1, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 4; Section 8-50-103 and Section 68-1-113.
Sponsored by: Rep. Johnny Garrett
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 778 on 05/01/2024
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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session
Prohibiting discrimination on the basis of hairstyle or texture [HB-5378]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Human Rights ]
The purpose of this bill is to clarify that impermissible discrimination includes discrimination based on certain hair textures and styles.
Sponsored by: Rep. Shawn Fluharty
Filed For Introduction on 01/31/2024
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West Virginia 2024 Regular Session
Relating to the Second Amendment Freedom and Enforcement (SAFE) Act [HB-5396]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
The purpose of this bill is to create the Second Amendment Freedom and Enforcement (SAFE) Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Dean
Filed For Introduction on 01/31/2024
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Tennessee 113th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Section 8-50-103 and Section 68-1-113, relative to human rights. [SB-2503]
[Human Rights ]
As enacted, requires the attorney general to conduct a review of the responsibilities and functions of the human rights commission and make a recommendation to the general assembly as to how the attorney general could assume the responsibilities and functions of the commission; requires the attorney general to submit its recommendations to the speaker of the house and the speaker of the senate no later than January 1, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 4; Section 8-50-103 and Section 68-1-113.
Sponsored by: Sen. Janince Bowling
Effective Date(s) 04/23/2024 on 05/01/2024