ORDINANCE NO. 210941

Amending Chapter 38, Code of Ordinances, Human Relations, by enacting one new Section 38-106 related to the collection of personal information from individuals entering City owned facilities unless otherwise required by law.

WHEREAS, to protect the rights of all individuals, including the rights to due process, to not be discriminated against when entering public facilities and to enjoy equal access to public accommodations; and

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY

      Section 1. That Chapter 38, Code of Ordinances of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, is hereby amended by adding one new  Section 38-106 related to the collection of personal information from individuals entering City owned facilities, to read as follows:

Sec. 38-106. Collection of personal information from individuals entering City owned facilities.

      It is unlawful for officials, employees, agents and contractors of the City to require and collect personal information from individuals who enter City owned facilities unless otherwise required by law. The term “demographic information” for the purposes of this section is information regarding race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic identity, military service status, sexual orientation, health or vaccination status or membership in any other protected category under the law.

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Approved as to form and legality:

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Alan Holtkamp

Assistant City Attorney