Civil Rights Act - State Legislation

State Legislation

  • California: Unruh Civil Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in housing
  • Florida: Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, freedom from discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status

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