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The Discrimination Race Bill
South Carolina moves to ban housing discrimination by race
Uniform Antidiscrimination Act
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If passed, the bill would make it illegal to refuse housing, services, school or jobs because of race, color or national origin, letting people sue if they face such bias.
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If the act passes, you could sue anyone who blocks you from renting a house, buying a product, attending school, or getting a job because of your race or skin color. The state would have a tool to chase down unfair treatment. This is a good time to speak up before the bill closes committee.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Adds new sections to the South Carolina code that forbid discrimination in housing, public accommodations, schools and employment.
- Defines race, color, and national origin to include skin color, facial features, hair texture, and natural hairstyles.
- Limits liability for education organizations only when they show a health or safety reason for a rule.
- Expands the definition of discrimination to also cover gender identity and sexual orientation.
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