New York City Bans Discrimination Based on Weight and Height

New York City passed a law banning weight and height discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
Weight and height are now protected categories in New York City along with race, gender, age, religion, and sexual orientation.
The law will be enforced by the city's Commission on Human Rights and takes effect in 180 days.
The law aims to create more inclusive workplaces and prevent discrimination, though some business leaders expressed concerns about compliance burdens.
New York City's law joins similar measures in other cities and states seeking to curb weight and height discrimination.