Discrimination, unlawful to deny an individual full and equal enjoyment of public accommodations based on protected classes; unlawful for a local school board to discriminate against individual based on protected classes; unlawful for employer or labor organization board to discriminate against employee or member based on protected classes; state cause of action created

HB 139 would expand Alabama's anti-discrimination laws by making it unlawful to deny full and equal access to public accommodations (such as stores, restaurants, and hotels) based on race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin. It also prohibits local school boards from discriminating against students or staff on these grounds and bans employment discrimination by employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations in hiring, pay, and workplace conditions. The bill creates a state cause of action, allowing individuals to sue violators without paying court fees and seek remedies like back pay or reinstatement. This affects businesses, schools, and employers statewide by requiring compliance with these expanded protections.