It would prohibit penalties against doctors who seek additional care for patients.

Local law does not specifically prohibit discrimination against persons with disabilities.

But it does not prohibit research and development of defensive measures against biological agents.

There is no federal law prohibiting discrimination against children at hotels.

New York is one of several states that prohibit insurance and employment discrimination against people who have had genetic tests.

Among the key goals of this weekend's march is a Federal civil rights bill that would prohibit discrimination against homosexuals.

The Constitution does, however, prohibit discrimination against people on the basis of sexual orientation.

The act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, visible or not.

New York has been a leader in regulating insurance premiums to prohibit discrimination against people with medical problems.

In fact, there are laws that prohibit discrimination against families with children.