CONCORD, N.H. — A law prohibiting discrimination against transgender individuals passed the New Hampshire House of Representatives Wednesday.
The bill was sent to the senate with bipartisan support after passing 195-129.
“Fairness and equality are not red or blue values, but rather human values,” Rep. Ed Butler (D – Carroll), who sponsored the bill, said.
The bill would prevent discrimination in employment, housing and public spaces as part of the state’s already existing law prohibiting discrimination.
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"Today's vote is an example of what happens when folks come together - across political and ideological differences - to uphold the values of our communities and guide the policies of our elected government,” Anthony Procik, State Director, Rights & Democracy New Hampshire. “This affirming vote is needed now, more than ever, given today's political climate.”
You can read the full text of HB 1319 here.
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