Face-off over anti-bias bill

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Face-off over anti-bias bill
Gov. Ritter has yet to act on the measure, which some say would open public restrooms to all genders.
By Electa Draper
The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 05/23/2008 01:47:17 AM MDT

http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_9352121

A gay and lesbian grassroots Democratic group and conservative Christian lobbyists are battling over a bill expanding prohibitions from discrimination in public life based on religion and sexual orientation.

Senate Bill 200 would ban discrimination based on a person's religious belief or sexual orientation — including transgender people — in places of public accommodation, housing practices, family planning services and 20 other public spheres.

Gov. Ritter has until June 5 to sign or veto the bill; with no gubernatorial action, the bill automatically becomes law.