Chapter 13 - HUMAN RIGHTS

Section 20-13-NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 7/1/2024]
Section 20-13-1 - Definitions
Section 20-13-1.1 - Probable cause defined
Section 20-13-2 - State Commission of Human Rights-Appointment of members-Terms-Vacancies-Removal
Section 20-13-2.1 - Direction and supervision of commission by Department of Labor and Regulation-Independent functions retained by commission
Section 20-13-3 - Quorum of commission-Rules governing meetings
Section 20-13-4 - Per diem and expenses of commission members
Section 20-13-5 - Employment of personnel by division
Section 20-13-6 - Legal assistance to commission
Section 20-13-7 - Investigation and elimination of discrimination by education and conciliation
Section 20-13-8 - Cooperation with other agencies
Section 20-13-9 - Funds and grants accepted-Accounting
Section 20-13-10 - Unfair or discriminatory practices
Section 20-13-10.1 - Blind or partially blind person-Employment discrimination restricted-Civil penalty
Section 20-13-11 - Employment agency's unfair or discriminatory practices
Section 20-13-12 - Labor organization's unfair or discriminatory practices
Section 20-13-13 - Employment advertising deemed unfair or discriminatory
Section 20-13-14 - Requiring security clearance not unfair or discriminatory
Section 20-13-15 - Use of ability test by employer not unfair or discriminatory
Section 20-13-16 - Seniority and merit preferences permitted-Place of work differentials
Section 20-13-17 - Sex differentiation permitted when based on seniority, job description, merit or executive training systems
Section 20-13-17.1 - Gender preference for hires at single-sex facility not discriminatory
Section 20-13-18 - Qualification based on religious purpose not unfair or discriminatory
Section 20-13-19 - [Repealed]
Section 20-13-20 - Unfair or discriminatory housing practices by owner or agent
Section 20-13-20.1 - Discrimination based on familial status-"Family" defined-Application to housing accommodations
Section 20-13-20.2 - Unfair or discriminatory housing practices based on familial status-Exemptions
Section 20-13-21 - Unfair or discriminatory housing practice by financial institution or lender
Section 20-13-21.1 - Housing-Modifications on behalf of disabled persons unnecessary-Disabled persons not relieved of obligations
Section 20-13-21.2 - Design or construction of multifamily dwellings-Access to housing units and common areas by disabled persons and wheelchairs-Prior approval of plans not required
Section 20-13-22 - Educational institutions' unfair or discriminatory practices-Exemptions
Section 20-13-22.1 - Programs and activities exempt when conducted for educational, social, or recreational purposes
Section 20-13-22.2 - Selection of students to participate in exempt programs permitted-Conduct of programs
Section 20-13-23 - Public accommodations-Unfair or discriminatory practices
Section 20-13-23.1 - Right of disabled persons to equal treatment in public accommodations
Section 20-13-23.2 - Disability-Service Animal-Liability-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 20-13-23.3 - [Repealed]
Section 20-13-23.4 - Right to keep guide dog in rented or leased residence-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 20-13-23.5 - [Repealed]
Section 20-13-23.6 - [Repealed]
Section 20-13-23.7 - Good faith efforts made to accommodate disabled persons
Section 20-13-23.8 - [Repealed]
Section 20-13-23.9 - [Repealed]
Section 20-13-23.10 - [Repealed]
Section 20-13-24 - Public services-Unfair or discriminatory practices
Section 20-13-25 - Advertising public accommodations or services-Unfair or discriminatory practices
Section 20-13-26 - Concealing, aiding, compelling, or inducing unlawful discrimination-Threats or reprisals
Section 20-13-27 - Regulations for enforcement of chapter
Section 20-13-28 - Complaints acted upon by division
Section 20-13-28.1 - Dismissal of charge if investigation shows no probable cause
Section 20-13-29 - Charge filed with division-Requirements-Contents-Public officials may file charge
Section 20-13-30 - Charge by employer or organization against employees or members
Section 20-13-31 - Time for filing charge
Section 20-13-32 - Service of charge-Investigation-Conference or conciliation to eliminate practice
Section 20-13-32.1 - [Repealed]
Section 20-13-32.2 - Investigative materials confidential-Access to material by parties following determination
Section 20-13-33 - [Repealed]
Section 20-13-34 - Notice to respondent to answer charge-Time for answer
Section 20-13-35 - Notice to answer charge after investigating official's report-Time for hearing-Hearing examiner-Right to transfer matter to circuit court
Section 20-13-35.1 - Right to proceed by civil action in lieu of hearing-Forms of relief available
Section 20-13-36 - Administration of oaths-Depositions
Section 20-13-37 - Evidence rules inapplicable at hearings-Cross-examination-Burden of proof-Preservation of testimony
Section 20-13-38 - Presentation of case-Investigating official's participation limited
Section 20-13-39 - Respondent's answer and appearance at hearing-Charging party's intervention
Section 20-13-40 - Amendment of charge or answer
Section 20-13-41 - Proceedings on default by respondent
Section 20-13-42 - Finding of discriminatory or unfair practice-Cease and desist order-Affirmative action required
Section 20-13-43 - Finding of no discriminatory or unfair practice-Dismissal of charge
Section 20-13-44 - Majority of commission required for final orders
Section 20-13-45 - Procedural rules
Section 20-13-46 - Rules governed by general law on administrative rules
Section 20-13-47 - Judicial review of commission-court order for enforcement of order
Section 20-13-48 to 20-13-51 - [Repealed]
Section 20-13-52 - Commission's appearance by attorney-Supervision-Exception in action against governmental agency
Section 20-13-53 - [Repealed]
Section 20-13-54 - Broad construction of chapter
Section 20-13-55 - Severability of provisions
Section 20-13-56 - Citation of chapter