CITY of ALBUQUERQUE
TWENTY SIXTH COUNCIL
COUNCIL BILL NO. C/S
O-24-5 ENACTMENT NO. ________________________
SPONSORED BY: Tammy Fiebelkorn, Nichole Rogers and Joaqu?n Baca, by request
ORDINANCE
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C/S Amending ? 11-3 The Human Rights Ordinance (Fiebelkorn, Rogers and Baca, by request)
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AMENDING ? 11-3 THE HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS, the City of Albuquerque Human Rights Ordinance (HRO) prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, physical handicap, or source of income; and
WHEREAS, incorporating new definitions and accurate language into the HRO is crucial to clarifying the scope and applicability of protections, providing clear guidance for citizens, businesses, and organizations to promote compliance and understanding; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to address gaps in the current HRO, recognizing that adding new definitions and using accurate language will enhance the ordinance's effectiveness in protecting the rights of all residents; and
WHEREAS, updating the City of Albuquerque's HRO will help to align the City's policies with state policies, helping to ensure consistency and coherence that safeguards the rights and liberties of individuals within Albuquerque; and
WHEREAS, an updated human rights ordinance will serve as a testament to the City's commitment to creating an environment that actively opposes discrimination, promoting the principles of equality, justice, and human dignity for all residents.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL, THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE:
? 11-3 THE HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE is amended as described in Sections 1 through 3 below.
SECTION 1. TERMINOLOGY.
1. In ? 11-3-3 replace the definition "PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED" with "PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY" as follows:
PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY. A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of a person's major life activities. A perso...
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