This bill amends the Iowa civil rights Act of 1965 by modifying the responsibilities of cities regarding the protection of citizens' rights. Specifically, it mandates that all cities must protect the rights secured by the civil rights Act and introduces a new provision that prohibits local governments from enacting any ordinances or laws that are broader or include different categories of unfair or discriminatory practices than those specified in the civil rights Act.

Additionally, the bill removes a paragraph from the existing law that previously allowed cities to enact broader or different categories of discriminatory practices. This change aims to standardize the enforcement of civil rights protections across local jurisdictions, ensuring that all local laws align strictly with the provisions of the civil rights Act.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 216.19