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DISCRIMINATION – DEFINITION CHANGED FROM “CITIZEN” TO “RESIDENT”

AB 2654, Government Code 50260, 54701.12; Insurance Code 679.71, 679.72, 699.5, 10141, 11628, 12095, Labor Code 4600.6, Welfare & Institutions Code 103, 14200.1

The law used to prohibit discrimination in state-funded programs and activities based on a “citizen’s” race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, sex and gender identity. This law changes the term "citizen" to "resident."

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County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs
B-96 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 W. Temple Street * Los Angeles, CA 90012-2706
Telephone (800) 593-8222 (within the County) * (213) 974-1452
Web site: dca.lacounty.gov