September 14, 2026
Mr. Gottheimer (for himself and Mr. Moskowitz) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
To prohibit discrimination in coffee shops, cafés, tea houses, or other informal dining establishments on the ground of religion, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the No Grounds for Discrimination Act
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Sec. 2. Discrimination at coffee shops prohibited
(a) In general
All persons shall be entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of the goods and services of any coffee shop, without discrimination or segregation on the ground of religion, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
(b) Enforcement
This section may be enforced in the same manner as a violation of title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000a et seq.).
(c) Definition
In this section, the term coffee shop
means any coffee shop, café, tea house, or other informal dining establishment—
(1)
that serves the public;
(2)
that primarily serves coffee, tea, or other light refreshments; and
(3)
(A)
the operations or which affect commerce; or
(B)
the discrimination or segregation of which is supported by State action.