A 7170 New York Assembly · 2023 Regular Session

Prohibits discrimination on the basis of a person's height or weight in opportunities of employment, housing, and access to public accommodations

This bill prohibits discrimination based on a person's height or weight in employment, housing, and public accommodations. It expands existing laws to make it illegal for employers, landlords, and businesses to refuse services, hire, or admit individuals solely because they do not meet specific height or weight criteria. The legislation also bars the use of advertisements or job applications that limit opportunities based on these physical characteristics, with limited exceptions for bona fide occupational qualifications or when required by federal law. Additionally, the bill strengthens protections against harassment related to height and weight by clarifying that such behavior is unlawful even if it does not meet the usual severity standards for harassment claims.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 11, 2023 Last action May 14, 2024
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Total actions
6
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Amendments
4
May 14, 2024
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7170B
lower
May 14, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
Jun 6, 2023
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7170A
lower
Jun 6, 2023
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
May 11, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
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