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NY S06901
NY S06901Includes individuals who do not identify exclusively as a binary gender in eligibility for party positions.
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Introduced
05/20/2021
05/20/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Removes binary gender from the election law; provides for individuals who do not exclusively identify as a binary gender to serve on various boards and committees.
AI Summary
This bill removes the requirement for binary gender representation in various party positions and committees, and instead provides for the ability of individuals who do not exclusively identify as a binary gender to serve in these roles. The bill requires the State Board of Elections to establish rules that respect individuals' gender identity and allow for non-binary candidates to run in gendered contests, while maintaining requirements for gender diversity. The bill also updates references to "sex" in election law to use the term "gender marker" instead.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Zellnor Myrie (D)*,
Samra Brouk (D),
Michael Gianaris (D),
Brad Hoylman (D),
Robert Jackson (D),
Rachel May (D),
Jessica Ramos (D),
Gustavo Rivera (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A7933C (on 06/01/2022)
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