On March 2, 2010, the Senate Children and Families Committee passed S1523 (Duane) that would enable any two individuals to adopt children. NYCF opposes this bill on many different levels.
On the evening of March 2, 2010, the New York State Assembly voted to approve a bill known as the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA or the “Bathroom Bill”). This piece of legislation, (A5710 Gottfried/S2406 Duane) would provide special rights and privileges to individuals who choose to dress or identify themselves as members of the opposite sex.