CLEARWATER - Gay people, lesbians and bisexuals will receive legal protections against discrimination under Pinellas County's human rights ordinance.
The county commission voted 4-2 Tuesday night to approve a controversial ordinance amendment that adds "sexual orientation" in the protection against discrimination in housing, employment and public accommodations. Commissioner John Morroni was absent.
Commissioners also asked county staff to research possibly expanding the ordinance to include transgender people, including transsexuals and cross-dressers.
St. Petersburg adopted a similar ordinance amendment in 2002.
See Pinellas Extends Legal Shield To Gay People, Bisexuals
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