Defending Women in the Workplace Act
To clarify that sex discrimination under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not include discrimination on the basis of gender identity.
HB8213, also known as the "Defending Women in the Workplace Act," seeks to clarify that discrimination based on gender identity is not covered under sex discrimination laws in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This means that the bill aims to exclude gender identity from the protections against sex discrimination provided by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
This bill would affect employers and employees, particularly those who identify as transgender or non-binary. It would potentially limit the legal protections and recourse available to individuals who experience discrimination based on their gender identity in the workplace.
HB8213 was introduced on April 9, 2026, and was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce on the same day. As of now, it is in the early stages of the legislative process, and no further actions have been taken yet.
