New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 491: Relates to including the basis of religious attire and facial hair in the definition of unlawful discriminatory practice

Passed one chamber Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Plain-language summary

S 491 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to including the basis of religious attire and facial hair in the definition of unlawful discriminatory practice. Primary sponsor: Nathalia Fernández (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Nathalia Fernández (Democratic). 3 co-sponsors.