In 2019, the Human Rights Law was amended through the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) to explicitly add gender identity or expression as a protected category.  Discrimination on the basis of gender identity or expression is prohibited in all areas covered by the Human Rights Law.

DHR General Counsel Caroline Downey speaks about the protections offered by the law against housing discrimination based on lawful source of income.

DHR Human Rights Specialist 2 Marleny Rubio speaks about the protections offered by the NYS Human Rights Law against sexual harassment in housing.

DHR Director of External Relations Ron Zacchi speaks about the protections offered by the New York State Human Rights Law against steering, a form of housing discrimination.

DHR Director of Disability Rights John Herrion speaks about reasonable accommodation in housing for people with disabilities under the NYS Human Rights Law.

DHR Director of Disability Rights John Herrion speaks about the protections offered by the law to people who need emotional support animals.