On April 30 the New York state Assembly approved the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) by a vote of 84-46.  The bill (S195/A4226) would prohibit discrimination against transgender New Yorkers in the areas of housing, employment, credit and public accommodations, while expanding New York’s hate crimes law to include crimes against transgender individuals.  New Yorkers [...]

Empire State Pride Agenda thinks that the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) (A.5710/Gottfried)(S.2406/Duane) can pass this winter, so wipe that Cheetos smear from your mug and get to work! GENDA has enough support to be passed by the Senate and the Assembly and signed into law within the next few weeks.  The Assembly has passed [...]