Relates to including the basis of religious attire and facial hair in the definition of unlawful discriminatory practice

This bill amends New York State's anti-discrimination laws to explicitly protect individuals from discrimination based on their religious clothing or facial hair. It directly affects owners, managers, and employees of public places such as businesses, resorts, and amusement venues. Under the new rules, it becomes illegal for these entities to refuse service, deny access, or display advertisements that discourage people from wearing religious attire or growing religious facial hair. The change ensures that existing protections against discrimination based on religion now specifically cover these physical expressions of faith.