SB17-283
Clarify Discrimination And Right To Disagree
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2017 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a clarification of the distinction between discrimination and the fundamental right to disagree in the law regarding discrimination in places of public accommodation.
Bill Summary:
The bill specifies that it is not a discriminatory practice for a private business to decline to contract to provide goods or services:
- That convey a message with which the business chooses not to associate itself or with which the business owner disagrees; or
- For an event that conveys a message with which the business chooses not to associate itself or with which the business owner disagrees.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Kevin Lundberg
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2017 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 17-283 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2017 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Lost - No Amendments |
| 04/12/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/03/2017 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
Co-Sponsor
(None)