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NY A01031
NY A01031Prohibits 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
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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 amends the New York civil rights law to prohibit discrimination against individuals in recreational water parks based on their religious attire or practices. Specifically, the bill prevents owners, managers, employees, and operators of water parks (including beaches, lakes, pools, and other water facilities) from requiring a person to violate or forgo a sincerely held religious practice. This includes wearing modesty swimsuits, full body swimsuits, or maintaining specific facial hair in accordance with religious requirements. The legislation aims to protect individuals from being forced to change their religious dress or grooming practices when using recreational water facilities. The bill will go into effect 60 days after becoming law, providing a clear protection for religious expression in water-based recreational settings and ensuring that people can participate in water activities while maintaining their religious beliefs and practices.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Phil Ramos (D)*,
William Colton (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Simcha Eichenstein (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Charles Fall (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
David Weprin (D),
Last Action
referred to governmental operations (on 01/08/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1031 |
BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01031&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01031 |
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