New York A04319 amends the executive law to include correctional facilities and local correctional facilities as publicly-assisted housing.

New York A04319 amends the executive law to clarify that correctional facilities and local correctional facilities are considered housing accommodations for purposes of the division of human rights. The bill defines these facilities according to the correction law and aims to prevent discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, or marital status. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A04319 amends the executive law to include correctional facilities and local correctional facilities as publicly-assisted housing.

New York A04319 amends the executive law to clarify that correctional facilities and local correctional facilities are considered housing accommodations for purposes of the division of human rights. The bill defines these facilities according to the correction law and aims to prevent discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, or marital status. The act takes effect immediately.