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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Position on proposed legislation for TGNCNB protections
0:38:37
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The testimony briefly addresses the NYC Unity Project's stance on proposed legislation aimed at offering additional protections to the TGNCNB community. While generally supportive, the organization expresses a need for further review and discussion.
- The NYC Unity Project is generally in support of the intent behind proposed legislation offering additional protections to the TGNCNB community.
- The organization, along with partner agencies, is still reviewing the specifics of the proposed legislation.
- They emphasize the importance of balancing protection of TGNCNB New Yorkers' rights with privacy concerns during a volatile time.
- The Unity Project expresses a desire for further discussions with the council to address the benefits and limitations of each bill and how to best address the health and safety needs of the TGNCNB community.
Ronald Porcelli
0:38:37
With regards to position on proposed legislation.
0:38:41
We are generally in support of the intent behind proposed legislation that offer additional protections to the TGNCMB community.
0:38:48
At this time, we, along with our partner agencies, are still reviewing the specifics of the proposed legislation.
0:38:56
It will be important to protect the rights of TGNCMB New Yorkers to be free from discrimination and to access care, while at the same time protecting privacy during this volatile time.
0:39:09
We would like to have further discussions with the council to discuss the benefits and limitations of each bill and how we can best address the health and safety needs of the TGNC MB community.
0:39:22
We want to thank the council for bringing attention to this important topic and we look forward to working with you.