New York State has always been a leader for our nation on policies that uplift and treat people with the equality we all deserve. I voted with my Assembly colleagues to build on that record by passing an Equality Amendment that will protect New Yorkers from discrimination (A.41002). This will ensure that the New York State Constitution protects individuals against discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed, religion or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Most notably, in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, this amendment also protects New Yorkers from discrimination based on pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes and reproductive care decisions.
To become law, the measure must pass both houses of the Legislature again before it goes before the voters as a ballot referendum.
New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh.
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