Women in Law Section Legislation

Legislative Matters

Opinions expressed are those of the Section/Committee preparing this memorandum/report and do not represent those of the New York State Bar Association unless and until they have been adopted by its House of Delegates or Executive Committee.

Paid Leave Report
Summary of Tanning Bed Legislation
NYSBA Statement in Support of the Passage of Pay Equity Legislation in New York
Opposition to Stupak Statement
Summary of Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

Salary Memo 
Check out our memorandum in support to amend the Executive Law in relation to prohibiting employers from seeking salary history from prospective employees.

Domestic Violence Final Report
Read our memorandum in support of the New York State Bar Association and Women's Bar Association of the State of New York Domestic Violence Initiative's Final Report to provide greater access to legal services to victims of domestic violence in New York State.