HB273 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Todd

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Employment, hiring practices, discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation against state employees and teachers, prohibited

Summary

HB273 would ban the State of Alabama from discriminating in hiring state employees and teachers based on gender identity or sexual orientation.

What This Bill Does

Defines gender identity or expression and sexual orientation. Makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for the State to fail or refuse to recruit, refer, place for employment, or otherwise discriminate against someone because of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Applies to hiring of state employees and teachers by state agencies and school systems. Takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• State agencies and school systems that hire state employees and teachers (they would need to avoid discrimination in hiring).
• People seeking state jobs or teaching positions who identify as, or are perceived to be, LGBTQ or gender-diverse.

Key Provisions

• Defines gender identity or expression and sexual orientation.
• Prohibits the state from discriminating in hiring, recruitment, placement, or classification for employment on the basis of gender identity/expression or sexual orientation.
• Applies specifically to hiring state employees and teachers.
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Discrimination