Prohibits discrimination based on housing status in housing, employment, and educational contexts.
This bill amends the executive law, civil rights law, and education law to prohibit discrimination based on housing status. It defines "housing status" as lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. The bill makes it unlawful for entities to refuse to sell, rent, lease, or deny housing accommodations, land, or commercial space to individuals based on their housing status. It also prohibits discrimination in employment and educational contexts based on housing status. The bill aims to ensure equal opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness or lacking stable housing.
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