New York Gender Non-Discrimination Act Moves Forward

The Advocate reports that yesterday afternoon the New York State Assembly voted 97-38 in approval of a bill that would prohibit discrimination in the state based on gender identity and expression, known as GENDA. About a year ago, the Assembly passed the bill last year, but it was killed by the Republican-controlled Senate. The Senate is now controlled by Democrats with a narrow majority of 32-30, but the bill still faces an uncertain future as it heads to the State Senate, reports Gay City News. According to The Advocate, a March 2008 poll by Global Strategy showed that 78% of registered New York voters support a bill protecting transgender rights.