Title
Resolution to Oppose House Bill 2: Public Facilities Privacy & Security (Session Law 2016-3)
Body
Department: Executive
Council District: All
Public Hearing: No
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Mayor Nancy Vaughan, 373-2002
Contact 2 and Phone: Tom Carruthers, City Attorney, 373-2320
PURPOSE:
To oppose House Bill 2
BACKGROUND:
In response to the recent Charlotte ordinance that added marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression to its list of categories protected from discrimination in city contracting and public accommodations, the North Carolina General Assembly convened a special session on March 23, 2016, and passed House Bill 2 (Session Law 2016-3), the Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act. House Bill 2 repealed the Charlotte ordinance by establishing new statewide standards for what constitutes discriminatory practice in employment and public accommodations, and by establishing new statewide requirements for bathrooms and changing facilities in all public agencies, including schools. House Bill 2 also preempts local governments in the areas of minimum wage, contracting, labor, and employment.
BUDGET IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is recommended that City Council pass the Resolution to Oppose House Bill 2.