S 6209 - Expands the Definition of Race and Prohibits Racial Discrimination - New York Key Vote
Monica Martinez voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- July 12, 2019
- House Bill Passed
- June 20, 2019
- Senate Bill Passed
- June 17, 2019
- Introduced
- May 23, 2019
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Title: Expands the Definition of Race and Prohibits Racial Discrimination
Signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo
Title: Expands the Definition of Race and Prohibits Racial Discrimination
Title: Expands the Definition of Race and Prohibits Racial Discrimination
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that expands the definition of "race" to include hair texture and protective hairstyles, and prohibits discrimination based on this updated definition of "race".
Highlights:
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Defines “race” to include traits such as hair texture and protective hairstyles (Sec. 1).
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Defines “protective hairstyles” to include braids, locks, and twists (Sec. 1).
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Establishes that this act shall take effect immediately (Sec. 1).
Title: Expands the Definition of Race and Prohibits Racial Discrimination