Fair Housing
In Delaware, which protected class was added by the Matthew Shepard Act and similar legislation?
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BGender identity and sexual orientation✓ Correct
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Explanation
Delaware law adds sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes in housing (among other areas), providing greater protection than the federal Fair Housing Act which does not explicitly include these classes.
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