New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 491
Relates to including the basis of religious attire and facial hair in the definition of unlawful discriminatory practice
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Nathalia Fernandez (Democratic)
Cosponsors (3)
- Samra Brouk (Democratic/Working Families)
- Sam Sutton (Democratic)
- Lea Webb (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Relates to including the basis of religious attire and facial hair in the definition of unlawful discriminatory practice.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2025 Senate | Floor Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Apr 7, 2025 Senate | Investigations And Government Operations Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS - Jan 7, 2026 · House
RETURNED TO SENATE - Jan 7, 2026 · House
DIED IN ASSEMBLY - Apr 24, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS - Apr 24, 2025 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - Apr 24, 2025 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - Apr 9, 2025 · Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING - Apr 8, 2025 · Senate
2ND REPORT CAL. - Apr 7, 2025 · Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.631 - Jan 8, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS