In a demonstration of his commitment to combating discrimination and societal bias that exists against the women of New York State, Assemblymember Sam Roberts (D-Syracuse) announced that the Assembly once again passed the Women’s Equality Act (A.8070). The 10-point agenda includes comprehensive reforms that increase protections for victims of domestic violence, address pay inequity and end gender based discrimination and would reinforce women’s health and reproductive rights.
“For the second year in a row the Assembly has passed momentous legislation to bring equality and justice to women across New York State,” Assemblymember Sam Roberts said. “It’s now time for the Senate to step up and show our mothers, sisters and daughters that discrimination has no place in New York State by passing this vital legislation.”
Specifically, this 10-point plan achieves the following:
1. Achieves pay equity
2. Prevents sexual harassment in the workplace
3. Protects reproductive rights
4. Strengthens human trafficking laws
5. Protects domestic violence victims
6. Ends housing discrimination for victims of domestic violence
7. Ends family status discrimination
8. Prevents pregnancy discrimination
9 .Removes barriers to remedying discrimination
10. Stops source-of-income discrimination
“Equal treatment and equal pay are more than just issues of fairness; they are issues of economic growth and prosperity.” Assemblymember Roberts said. “Our communities prosper the most when everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their highest potential and this legislation takes us one step closer to the goal.”
Contact: Sam Roberts (D, WF-Syracuse)
DISTRICT OFFICE:
711 East Genesee St.,
2nd Floor, Syracuse, NY 13210
315-449-9536
ALBANY OFFICE:
Room 510 Capitol Albany, NY 12247
518-455-5383
robertss@assembly.state.ny.us
