Protecting Transgender New Yorkers
GENDA Public Awareness Campaign
On the one year anniversary of the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA), which added gender identity and gender expression as protected categories in New York State’s Human Rights Law, Governor Cuomo kicked off a statewide public awareness campaign to ensure that all New Yorkers know their rights under the law.
Standing Up to the Federal Government
New York's Opposition to Foster Care Discrimination
The federal government's proposed rule change would allow adoption agencies to discriminate against LGBTQ families.
Protecting LGBTQ Workers from Discrimination
The federal government's proposal to expand the definition of "religious exemptions" would give federal contractors license to discriminate.
Fighting Federal Rollback of Trans Healthcare Protections
The federal government's proposed rollback of healthcare protections would undermine protections for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals.
Signing LGBTQ Bills
Restoring Benefits for LGBTQ Veterans
The Restoration of Honor Act gives veterans who were denied an honorable discharge because of their sexual orientation or gender identity the right to apply to have their benefits restored.
Competency Training for Youth Homeless Shelters
On National Coming Out Day, Governor Cuomo signed legislation requiring organizations that care for homeless youth to complete LGBT competency training.
Protecting the Rights of Legally Recognized Parents
Governor Cuomo signed legislation prohibiting NYS courts from denying child adoptions to petitioners who are already a legally-recognized parent solely on that basis.