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Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill
Introduced by: Councilmember Burnett
A Bill Entitled
An Ordinance concerning
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Unlawful Practices - Discrimination Based on Characteristics or Status
For the purpose of extending certain protections against discrimination to an individual regardless of the individual’s HIV or AIDS status, other characteristics or status, or association with individuals with a particular characteristic or status; prohibiting the willful use of the incorrect name or pronouns of an individual under certain circumstances; requiring a certain notice be posted in certain facilities; and generally relating to discrimination based on an individual’s protected status.
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By repealing and re-ordaining, with amendments
Article 4 - Community Relations
Sections 3-1 to 3-5
Baltimore City Code
(Edition 2000)
Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, That the Laws of Baltimore City read as follows:
Baltimore City Code
Article 4. Community Relations
Subtitle 3. Unlawful Practices
§ 3-1. Employment.
Except where a particular occupation or position reasonably requires, as an essential qualification, the employment of a person or persons of or associated with a particular race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental capability, sexual orientation, [or] gender identity or expres...
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