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The New York Times - August 30, 1986
The measure was approved Friday by the State Assembly by a vote of 42 to 30 and was sent to Gov. George Deukmejian.
It was passed earlier by the State Senate.
Assemblyman Art Agnos, a Democrat from San Francisco, said: "There is a compelling reason for this bill -the AIDS epidemic itself. It becomes more and more enormous every day."
In July, Governor Deukmejian vetoed a similar bill, saying there was "no compelling need for the legislation." He also said that the measure incorrectly focused on AIDS and did not include other physical maladies that are officially recognized handicaps.
The legislation approved Friday, however, includes a lengthy list of physical illnesses, including AIDS. Assemblyman Agnos said he hoped the change would lead Governor Deukmejian to sign the bill.
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