Summary as introduced: Public employment; nondiscrimination. Prohibits discrimination in public employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. The bill defines "sexual orientation" as a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression. The bill expressly provides that "sexual orientation" shall not include any person's attraction towards persons with whom sexual conduct would be illegal due to the age of the parties. The bill contains technical amendments. Full text: 01/13/10 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10100749D pdf | impact statement Status: 01/13/10 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10100749D 01/13/10 House: Referred to Committee on General Laws 02/09/10 House: Assigned GL sub: #4 Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process 02/09/10 House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (5-Y 3-N) 02/16/10 House: Left in General Laws |