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Customer Non-Discrimination Act
12/30/2022, 7:34 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5744
If passed, the Customer Non-Discrimination Act would require businesses to treat all customers equally and provide goods and services to everyone regardless of their personal characteristics. This bill aims to promote equality and prevent discrimination in public accommodations such as restaurants, stores, and other places of business.
Supporters of the Customer Non-Discrimination Act argue that it is necessary to protect the rights of all individuals and ensure that everyone has equal access to goods and services. They believe that discrimination based on factors such as race, gender identity, or disability is unjust and should not be tolerated in a modern society. Opponents of the bill may argue that it infringes on the rights of businesses to serve customers as they see fit. They may also raise concerns about the potential impact on small businesses and the economy. Overall, the Customer Non-Discrimination Act is a proposed piece of legislation that seeks to promote equality and prevent discrimination in public accommodations. Its fate will ultimately be decided by the US Congress.
Congressional Summary of HR 5744
Customer Non-Discrimination Act
This bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity with respect to public accommodations and facilities. Specifically, the bill defines and includes sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation.
The bill expands the definition of public accommodations to include places or establishments that provide (1) exhibitions, recreation, exercise, amusement, gatherings, or displays; (2) goods, services, or programs; and (3) transportation services.
Protections against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin shall include protections against discrimination based on (1) an association with another person who is a member of such a protected class; or (2) a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, that an individual is a member of such a protected class. The bill prohibits the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 from providing a claim, defense, or basis for challenging such protections.
The bill prohibits an individual from being denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity. The bill also prohibits the provision of less favorable treatment with respect to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions as compared to other physical conditions.
