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SB17-283

Clarify Discrimination And Right To Disagree

Concerning a clarification of the distinction between discrimination and the fundamental right to disagree in the law regarding discrimination in places of public accommodation.
Session:
2017 Regular Session
Subject:
State Government
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.)

Status

Introduced
Lost

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