As of January 1, 2022, the City of Wichita is now accepting complaints under the Wichita Nondiscrimination Ordinance, which prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on several protected classifications, including gender identity and sexual orientation. The ordinance, which was passed by the Wichita City Council on October 12, 2021, offers some enhanced protections for individuals in the housing and public accommodations contexts but largely mirrors existing state and federal protections against employment discrimination. Under the ordinance, the City of Wichita is an enforcing agency, investigating and hearing complaints, and issuing monetary or other penalties for violations.
