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NY A03931
NY A03931Prohibits 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
02/08/2023
02/08/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 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
AI Summary
This bill prohibits discrimination against individuals based on their religious attire, including but not limited to modesty swimsuits or full body swimsuits, in recreational water parks such as beaches, lakes, pools, and other water facilities operated for recreational use. The bill amends the civil rights law to prevent owners, lessees, or employees of these water parks from requiring individuals to violate or forgo their sincerely held religious practices, including the wearing of specific attire or facial hair. The bill aims to protect the rights of individuals to freely express their religious beliefs through their choice of clothing in these recreational settings.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (17)
Phil Ramos (D)*,
William Colton (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Simcha Eichenstein (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Charles Fall (D),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Gina Sillitti (D),
David Weprin (D),
Last Action
referred to governmental operations (on 01/03/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Freedom of Speech and Religion
- ‐ General Civil Rights
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A3931 | 02/08/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A03931&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A03931 | 02/08/2023 |
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