Timothy Faber, chair of the Missouri Commission on Human Rights, testified against a bill that would protect LGBTQ+ residents from discrimination.
reported. The bill would make it illegal to discriminate against a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity when applying for housing or financial loans for homeownership.on the bill on March 29, Faber testified against it, claiming the act set up “a host of conflicts against” a myriad of freedoms.
He claimed there would be an increase in lawsuits if the bill was passed, and referenced how much of a burden that would place on the Missouri Commission for Human Rights—without acknowledging his own involvement. During the questioning portion of his testimony Faber stated that “an employer or landlord should also have rights in how they conduct their business.” He said employers have the right to “discriminate on someone based on any number of factors.”
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