Kamuf Ward comments on Intro 131 and Intro 1107
Kamuf Ward says CCHR supports the explicit reference to intersex traits in Intro 131, consistent with existing interpretation and guidance. On Intro 1107, she says CCHR supports the intent but the administration is still reviewing which agency should lead.
Now I'm going to turn to the bills that are being heard today.
The Commission appreciates the opportunity to comment on legislation before the committees concerning disabilities and civil rights protections.
First, starting with Intro 131, the proposed legislation would amend the city human rights law definition of gender to expressly include sex characteristics, including intersex traits.
The Commission supports the explicit reference to intersex traits, which is consistent with CCHR's existing interpretation of the human rights law, the Commission's rules of practice, and our legal enforcement.
guidance.
I will note this is not in my testimony, but the agency has been working with the law department and others in the city, including MOERJ, to really take strong stances against the federal tax on gender
identity protections and the move to isolate binary gender identities.
We can talk about that or not in the future.
Second, Intro 1107.
This proposed legislation involves several agencies and calls for public information and guidance concerning the rights of individuals with service animals and the obligations of covered entities.
CCHR supports the intent.
of the legislation to raise awareness of anti-discrimination protections and relevant city, state, and federal codes.
The administration, including the law department and sibling agencies, are continuing to review this legislation and discuss the appropriate agency for this to be designated to complete if this bill moves forward.