HB2193 Session 2025r1 In House Committee

Prohibits a person from engaging in or refusing to engage in an economic relationship with a resident of this state, or allowing or barring the resident from entry into a place of public accommodation, on the basis of or with reference to any score, rating, appraisal, assessment or other evaluation of the resident's social standing or reputation, adherence to or expression of a religious, moral or political belief or doctrine, compliance with a public health mandate or exercise of a constitutionally protected right, including the right to free expression or freedom of association or assembly.

Summary

Digest: Says that a person may not trade or not trade with a resident of this state on the basis of the resident's social standing. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.6). Prohibits a person from engaging in or refusing to engage in an economic relationship with a resident of this state, or allowing or barring the resident from entry into a place of public accommodation, on the basis of or with reference to any score, rating, appraisal, assessment or other evaluation of the resident's social standing or reputation, adherence to or expression of a religious, moral or political belief or doctrine, compliance with a public health mandate or exercise of a constitutionally protected right, including the right to free expression or freedom of association or assembly. Specifies exceptions. Punishes a violation of the Act as an unlawful practice under the Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.