Toni Atkins bill passes; beefs up job, housing and other nondiscrimination laws

[Natasha]

Toni Atkins bill passes; beefs up job, housing and other nondiscrimination laws

http://sdgln.com/news/2011/08/30/toni-atkins-bill-beefs-job-housing-and-other-nondiscrimination-laws
8/30/11

SACRAMENTO -- The California state Senate today passed the Gender Nondiscrimination Act (AB 887) in a vote of 25-13.

The bill is authored by Assemblymember Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) and is sponsored by Equality California, Transgender Law Center and Gay-Straight Alliance Network.

The California state Assembly voted 54-24 on May 16 to approve the bill, which now goes to the Governor's Office.

AB 887 seeks to strengthen employment, housing, and other civil rights protections for all Californians, particularly those who face discrimination based on gender identity and expression.