Rep. Watson Coleman's Bill Would Ban LGBTQ+ Discrimination at Stores, Banks, and Doctor's Offices
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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The measure would outlaw unequal treatment or harassment against LGBT+ people in public places such as stores, restaurants, and medical centers. It updates the 1964 Civil Rights Act to include sexual orientation and gender identity alongside race and religion.

Critics argue the bill's expansion of public accommodations would force facilities to host functions violating their beliefs. The act would require access to shared facilities, including restrooms and locker rooms, based on an individual's self-identified gender identity.
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) reintroduced the Customer Non-Discrimination Act to ensure fair treatment for LGBTQ+ Americans in public spaces. The bill adds sexual orientation and gender identity to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and expands covered establishments to include retail and banks.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Customer Non-Discrimination Act
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