New York S04197 amends ethical standards for state agency officers, legislature members, and employees to prohibit discrimination, sexual harassment.

New York S04197 amends the public officers law and executive law to establish stricter ethical standards for officers and employees of state agencies, members of the legislature, and legislative employees. The bill prohibits these individuals from using their official position to secure unwarranted privileges or exemptions, misappropriating state property or resources for private business, or engaging in unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, or conduct that creates a hostile workplace.

New York S04197 amends ethical standards for state agency officers, legislature members, and employees to prohibit discrimination, sexual harassment.

New York S04197 amends the public officers law and executive law to establish stricter ethical standards for officers and employees of state agencies, members of the legislature, and legislative employees. The bill prohibits these individuals from using their official position to secure unwarranted privileges or exemptions, misappropriating state property or resources for private business, or engaging in unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, or conduct that creates a hostile workplace.