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Thu Apr 14, 2016, 11:42 AM Apr 2016

AP: List of states with proposed legislation decried as discriminatory against LGBT community

Laws decried as LGBT discrimination proposed across country

Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 5:32 pm | Updated: 6:00 pm, Wed Apr 13, 2016.

Associated Press |

Legislation has been proposed in states across the country to protect those who — due to religious beliefs — decline to employ or serve certain people. Critics say the laws are aimed at the LGBT community and are discriminatory. Recent laws denounced as discriminatory in North Carolina and Mississippi has prompted a growing backlash from opponents. Here's a look at legislation around the country:

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