Delaware Legislature Passes LGB Rights Bill

It seems like state legislative sessions are extending forever this year. Well, better late than never: the Delaware legislature has completed passage of Senate Bill 121 (26-14 in the House and 14-5 in the Senate), a bill which would prohibit discriminmation on the basis of sexual orientation in employment, housing, insurance and public accomodations.

The bill now goes to democratic Governor Jack Markell, who is expected to sign it into law.

Hat/tip to Joe.My.God, who notes that the bill does not include protections based upon gender identity.

Note also, that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act introduced in Congress this week, while it covers sexual orientation and gender identity, only applies to employment thoughout the United States, and would extend those protections to the 31 states which currently do not have gay rights laws.