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CCHR's response to letter regarding hospital discrimination against transgender individuals
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Council Member Williams inquires about a letter sent by Comptroller Brad Lander and Council Member Tiffany Caban calling for an investigation into private hospitals discriminating against individuals based on gender identity. Commissioner Palma confirms receipt of the letter and commits to responding by the deadline.
- CCHR received the letter requesting an investigation into hospital discrimination
- The agency will respond by the March 10 deadline
- CCHR agrees to share a copy of their response with the committee
Nantasha Williams
1:19:56
Okay.
1:19:57
Last question I think which is on February 27, comptroller Brad Lander and my colleague council member Tiffany Caban sent you a letter calling on CCHR to launch an investigation into the private hospitals that have currently discriminated against you based on their gender identity.
1:20:16
Did you receive the letter?
1:20:18
Do you plan to investigate this matter?
1:20:20
If no, why not?
1:20:22
If yes, what steps are you to begin the investigation?
1:20:25
The letter requested that you send a reply by March 10.
1:20:29
Can you share a copy of the response with the committee?
Annabel Palma
1:20:33
We are in receipt of the letter and
Nantasha Williams
1:20:35
we will respond by the deadline and we definitely will share a copy of the letter with the committee.