Delaware Governor Markell Signs Transgender Rights Bill into Law
http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/delaware-governor-markell-signs-transgender-rights-bill-into-law6/19/13
by Karl Bach, Senior Regional Field Organizer
Governor Jack Markell just signed Senate Bill 97 into law. This legislation adds gender identity and expression to Delaware's existing anti-discrimination and hate crimes laws. This law takes effect immediately and will prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity in employment, housing, public accommodations, and credit.
With this historic move, Delaware joins 16 other states and the District of Columbia in ensuring basic fairness for transgender residents and visitors.
SB 97 was approved by the Senate earlier this month and by the House yesterday. The Senate this afternoon approved minor amendments made in the House. Governor Markell, a strong supporter of LGBT rights, moved swiftly to sign the bill after final passage.
