New York City outlaws discrimination on the basis of weight, height

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“We all deserve the same access to employment, housing and public accommodation, regardless of our appearance, and it shouldn’t matter how tall you are or how much you weigh,” said the mayor.

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed legislation Friday that will ban discrimination based on body size by adding weight and height to the list of protected categories such as race, sex and religion.

Some business leaders expressed opposition to the legislation when it was before the council, arguing that compliance could become an onerous burden.

 

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