Seven years after marriage equality became a reality nationwide, over half of U.S. states could still deny LGBTQ+ Americans basic freedoms like the right to rent a home or the ability to receive public goods and services simply because of who they love or who they are. The Equality Act will change that, ensuring basic freedoms and protections for every American in every state. Businesses like restaurants, hair salons, and rideshares could legally refuse service if you are LGBTQIA+. LGBTQIA+ Americans could be evicted, denied home loans and turned away from rental properties just because of who they are. LGBTQIA+ Americans could be denied service by healthcare providers and pharmacies just because of who they are. (HRC)