NYC Bans Weight Discrimination with New Law
TL;DR
New York City has passed a bill outlawing weight discrimination, making size a protected trait on par with race and gender. The measure is expected to be signed into law by New York's mayor later this month. The effort received widespread support, passing 44-5, despite scepticism in some quarters. The bias can bring sharp costs, such as lower wages, especially for women. State-level bills have now been introduced in New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Jersey.
- New York City passes law barring weight discrimination BBC
- New York City passes bill banning weight discrimination CNN
- City Council committee passes bill to prevent body size discrimination CBS New York
- New York City Is Set to Ban Weight Discrimination The New York Times
- NYC lawmakers approve bill that bans weight discrimination The Hill
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