HB 3041 makes “gender identity” a separate item from “sexual orientation”

VOTE:NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown on 06-23-21
Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB3041
This bill separates “gender identity” from the definition of “sexual orientation”. Defines and adds “gender identity” to all statutes that reference “sexual orientation.” Removes language referencing that sexual orientation is not a physical or mental impairment. Repeals ORS 659.870, which prohibits political subdivisions from enacting or enforcing certain laws relating to sexual orientation.

Personal Choice and Responsibility
Gender refers to the attitudes, feelings and behaviors that a culture associates with a person’s biological sex, according to the American Psychological Association. Gender identity has no place in law outside of sexual orientation references. There are only two human genders. If we start naming every sensitive characteristic, the list will be long.

Limited Government
Repeals prohibition on political subdivisions enacting or enforcing certain laws related to sexual orientation. The 2007 Oregon Equality Act codifies legal protections for LGBT Oregonians. “‘Sexual orientation’ means an individual’s actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality or gender identity, regardless of whether the individual’s gender identity, appearance, expression or behavior differs from that traditionally associated with the individual’s sex at birth.” ORS 174.100(7) Removes gender identity and adds new definition: “Gender identity” means an individual’s gender-related identity, appearance, expression or behavior, regardless of whether the identity, appearance, expression or behavior differs from that associated with the gender assigned to the individual at birth. Removes language referencing that sexual orientation is not a physical or mental impairment and that an individual does not have a disability solely by reason of the individual’s sexual orientation, which means they will be able to claim disability benefits if distraught over non-acceptance or during transition period.
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Comments

John Vezmar says:
May 24, 2021 at 11:48 am

This is nonsense. There are two sexes — male and female. No one deserves special rights because they believe they have gender issues. This is blatantly using gender identity confusion claims to discriminate against the 99.5 percent of us who will have to pay for it with higher taxes. It’s time to stop this Marxist strategy of separating Oregonians in every conceivable way possible. When will you stop having the tail wag the dog? You should formulate legislation that benefits ALL Oregonians, not only special interest groups.

linda S fravel says:
June 7, 2021 at 10:55 pm

There are two sexes (male, female). Why should voters have to pay for this? This is Marxist.