Entry #1653: LGBT discrimination in Missouri

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RegionMissouri
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusIllegal in some contexts
Start DateAug 28, 2003
End Datenow
DescriptionMissouri's hate crime statutes explicitly address both sexual orientation, defined as "male or female heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality by inclination, practice, identity or expression," and gender identity, defined as "having a self-image or identity not traditionally associated with one's gender."
Sourceshttps://web.archive.org/web/20041027223602/http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/c500-599/5570000035.htm


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Revision by Markissik. Updating source and correcting the status

Old Value (Original) New Value (Current)
ValueNo protectionsIllegal in some contexts
Start Date(NONE)Aug 28, 2003
DescriptionNo protections from discrimination exist for people based upon sexual orientation or gender identification.Missouri's hate crime statutes explicitly address both sexual orientation, defined as "male or female heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality by inclination, practice, identity or expression," and gender identity, defined as "having a self-image or identity not traditionally associated with one's gender."
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No protections from discrimination exist for people based upon sexual orientation or gender identification. Missouri's hate crime statutes explicitly address both sexual orientation, defined as "male or female heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality by inclination, practice, identity or expression," and gender identity, defined as "having a self-image or identity not traditionally associated with one's gender."
Sourceshttps://www.aclu.org/maps/non-discrimination-laws-state-state-information-maphttps://web.archive.org/web/20041027223602/http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/c500-599/5570000035.htm
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https://www.aclu.org/maps/non-discrimination-laws-state-state-information-map https://web.archive.org/web/20041027223602/http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/c500-599/5570000035.htm

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