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NY S04407
Bill
Status
5/30/2023
Primary Sponsor
Nathalia Fernandez
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AI Summary
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Amends Executive Law Section 296 to explicitly protect religious attire, clothing, and facial hair worn in accordance with religious requirements or practices as part of the definition of unlawful discriminatory practice
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Expands protections in public accommodations to prohibit refusal of services or denial of accommodations based on religiously-mandated attire or facial hair
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Prohibits businesses from publishing notices or advertisements indicating that accommodations will be denied based on religious attire or facial hair
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to including the basis of religious attire and facial hair in the definition of unlawful discriminatory practice.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
5/16/2024