Legislation Signed to Protect LGBTQ+ Community

On June 25, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to protect and affirm the LGBTQ+ community ahead of her participation in New York City’s annual Pride March. Governor Hochul signed a groundbreaking new law that makes New York a “safe haven” for the trans community by ensuring New York will protect trans youth, their parents and their doctors and another law which protects their right to receive addiction treatment and rehabilitation. The Governor also signed three new laws that update legal documents in New York to remove outdated and stigmatizing terminology.  

“As the birthplace of the modern movement for LGBTQ+ rights, New York is proud to protect, defend and affirm our LGBTQ+ community,” Governor Hochul said. “From Stonewall to Marriage Equality to GENDA, New Yorkers have been on the forefront of the fight for equal rights. Now, as other states target LGBTQ+ people with bigotry and fearmongering, New York is fighting back. These new laws will enshrine our state as a beacon of hope, a safe haven for trans youth and their families, and ensure we continue to lead the nation on LGBTQ+ rights.” 

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Source: The Office of the Governor