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NY A06591
NY A06591Prohibits the discrimination of persons based on their religious attire in recreational water parks, including, but not limited to, beaches, lakes, pools and other water facilities operated on land or water for recreational use.
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Introduced
03/12/2019
03/12/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the civil rights law, in relation to prohibiting discrimination in recreational water parks due to religious attire The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill amends the civil rights law to prohibit discrimination against individuals in recreational water parks, such as beaches, lakes, and pools, due to their religious attire or clothing. The bill specifically states that no person, agency, or entity operating a recreational water park can require someone to violate or forgo a sincerely held religious practice, including the wearing of specific attire, clothing, or facial hair. The bill aims to ensure that individuals can freely express their religious beliefs and practices while enjoying recreational water facilities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (21)
Joseph Lentol (D)*,
Phil Ramos (D)*,
Michele Titus (D)*,
Michael Blake (D),
William Colton (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Marcos Crespo (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Anthony D'Urso (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Simcha Eichenstein (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Charles Fall (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Michael Miller (D),
Walter Mosley (D),
Catherine Nolan (D),
Félix Ortiz (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
David Weprin (D),
Last Action
referred to governmental operations (on 01/08/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A06591&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 03/13/2019 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A06591&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A06591 | 03/13/2019 |
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