October 9, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Lynette Maselli
304.357.7809
Lynette.Maselli@wvsenate.gov

KESSLER SAYS ITS TIME FOR EHNDA
CHARLESTON, W.V. Senate President Jeff Kessler (D-Marshall) announced today that due
to the recent rulings by several federal courts and the refusal of the United States Supreme Court
to hear the issue of same-sex marriage, its time for West Virginia to enact anti-discrimination
laws in the workplace and housing.
Every person in West Virginia should be treated fairly and equally, says Kessler. Its about
equal opportunity in West Virginia. Its not about special rights, its about human rights, and its
time for all of us to understand that we are all created equal. I find it ironic that West Virginians
will soon be able to marry but not be able to hold a job due to their sexual orientation.
Senate President Kessler has sponsored and supported EHNDA, Employment/Housing Non-
Discrimination Act, for several years. The legislation would prohibit the discrimination in
housing or employment throughout the state based on sexual orientation and was first introduced
by Kessler in 2008.
Senate President Kessler says he will be re-introducing EHNDA during the upcoming legislative
session.

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