Bill > A07642

This bill amends the New York Civil Rights Law by adding a new section that makes it illegal to discriminate against vaccinated individuals in public spaces. Specifically, the bill prohibits excluding or denying equal access to vaccinated persons in places such as hotels, transportation services, entertainment venues, and resorts. Any person found to be discriminating against someone based on their vaccination status would be charged with a misdemeanor, which is a criminal offense less serious than a felony but more serious than an infraction. The law aims to protect vaccinated individuals from potential social or economic penalties related to their vaccination choices, ensuring they have the same rights and access to public accommodations as unvaccinated individuals. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7642