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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Legal protections and anti-discrimination policies for LGBTQ+ individuals
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The testimony outlines the robust legal protections and anti-discrimination policies in place for LGBTQ+ individuals in New York City, particularly focusing on the New York City Human Rights Law and its enforcement.
- The New York City Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
- The law safeguards employment rights related to reproductive health, including gender-affirming care and hormone therapy.
- The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) enforces the human rights law through investigations, legal action, settlements, penalties, and public education.
Ronald Porcelli
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First, with regards to policies and protections, the robust protections of the New York City Human Rights Law prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
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The law safeguards employment rights related to reproductive health including gender affirming care and hormone therapy.
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To uphold these protections, the New York City Commission on Human Rights, CCHR, enforces the human rights law through a combination of investigations, legal action, settlements, penalties and public education.
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LGBTQ plus individuals deserve respectful, high quality and culturally affirming healthcare without fear of discrimination or bias.
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Knowing and understanding their rights is essential to ensuring they can access care, services and support.
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To uphold these rights, the health department developed the LGBTQ plus healthcare bill of rights, a critical initiative that outlines local and state protections designed to empower community members in advocating for their health and well-being.