Bill > S06636

This bill establishes a comprehensive travel restriction policy for state-funded and state-sponsored travel to states that have enacted laws that undermine protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Specifically, after January 1, 2026, all state agencies must review travel requests to states that have voided or repealed existing anti-discrimination protections or enacted laws that authorize discrimination against same-sex couples or individuals based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The bill requires the suspension of such travel unless it is necessary for law enforcement, meeting prior contractual obligations, protecting public health and safety, or is otherwise in the state's interest. The Attorney General is tasked with maintaining and publishing an online list of states that have enacted such discriminatory laws. Key terms like "sexual orientation" refer to a person's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction, while "gender identity" describes a person's internal sense of gender, which may differ from their sex assigned at birth. The bill aims to use New York's state travel policy as a tool to discourage laws that discriminate against LGBTQ+ individuals and promote equal rights across states.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6636