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Bill adds gender identity to anti-discrimination protections

Started by Shana A, February 22, 2017, 07:49:14 AM

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Shana A

February 22, 2017, 07:49:14 AM
Bill adds gender identity to anti-discrimination protections

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE
Associated Press
Tuesday, February 21, 2017

http://www.concordmonitor.com/Bill-adds-gender-identity-to-anti-discrimination-protections-8244246

Kenzo Morris remembers being mocked when he went to change the gender on his driver's license. Shana Aisenberg recalls losing a job teaching music after she came out as transgender. Gerri Cannon says she's been harassed in restaurants just for the way she looks.

These are the stories House lawmakers heard Tuesday as they weighed a bill to prevent discrimination against transgender people. If passed, New Hampshire would join about 20 states that bar discrimination based on gender identity in housing, employment and public accommodations such as restaurants. It has bipartisan sponsorship.

"I love this state, but I always am aware that someone may take an issue with who I am and cause me harm and take issue and just berate me," Cannon told the committee.
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." Oscar Wilde
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