Employment discrimination claims in state court.
Summary
Expands the definition of "employer", for purposes of civil rights enforcement, to include any person employing one or more persons within the state. (Current law defines "employer" to include any person employing six or more persons within the state.) Permits a civil rights action to be tried by a jury. Removes the requirement that both parties must consent before a civil rights claim is heard as a civil cause of action.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2023
Last action Jan 17, 2023
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Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Vernon Smith
DDemocratic
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