File #:

Int 0819-2015    Version: *

Name:

Repeal of subdivision 16 of section 8-107 of such code relating to the applicability of provisions of the human rights law regarding sexual orientation.

Type:

Introduction

Status:

Enacted

Committee:

Committee on Civil Rights

On agenda:

6/10/2015

Enactment date:

3/28/2016

Law number:

2016/037

Title:

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the repeal of subdivision 16 of section 8-107 of such code relating to the applicability of provisions of the human rights law regarding sexual orientation

Sponsors:

Rosie Mendez, Brad S. Lander, Margaret S. Chin, Corey D. Johnson, Helen K. Rosenthal, Carlos Menchaca, James Vacca, Deborah L. Rose, Ben Kallos

Council Member Sponsors:

9

Summary:

This bill would repeal Administrative Code § 8-107(16), which addresses how the New York City Human Rights Law’s (HRL) protections against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation should be construed. The subdivision to be repealed provides that the HRL should not be construed to (a) restrict an employer’s right to insist than an employee meet bona-fide job qualifications; (b) authorize or require affirmative action on the basis of sexual orientation; (c) limit or override any exemptions from the provisions of the HRL; (d) make lawful any act that violates the New York Penal Law; or (e) “[e]ndorse any particular behavior or way of life.”

Attachments:

1. Legislative History Report, 2. Summary of Int. No. 819, 3. June 10, 2015 - Stated Meeting Agenda with Links to Files, 4. Committee Report 12/9/15, 5. Hearing Testimony 12/9/15, 6. Hearing Transcript 12/9/15, 7. Committee Report 3/8/16, 8. Hearing Transcript 3/8/16, 9. March 9, 2016 - Stated Meeting Agenda with Links to Files, 10. Fiscal Impact Statement, 11. Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 3-9-16, 12. Mayor's Letter, 13. Minutes of the Stated Meeting - March 9, 2016, 14. Local Law 37