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New York · 2025-2026 session · senate

S 491Relates to including the basis of religious attire and facial hair in the definition of unlawful discriminatory practice

Status: Passed chamber
Latest action: 2026-01-07 — DIED IN ASSEMBLY
Primary sponsor: Nathalia Fernandez

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Nathalia Fernandez · primaryprimary
Samra Brouk (Democratic/Working Families) · cosponsor
Sam Sutton (Democratic) · cosponsor
Lea Webb (Democratic/Working Families) · cosponsor

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S491

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Legislative history

Jan 7, 2026
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Jan 7, 2026
RETURNED TO SENATE
Jan 7, 2026
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
Apr 24, 2025
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
Apr 24, 2025
PASSED SENATE
Apr 24, 2025
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
Apr 9, 2025
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
Apr 8, 2025
2ND REPORT CAL.
Apr 7, 2025
1ST REPORT CAL.631
Jan 8, 2025
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

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