Mayor Eric Adams Signs Bill Banning Weight-Based Discrimination in NYC

Mayor Eric Adams speaks at the Museum of the City of New York's Centennial Gala honoring Michael R. Bloomberg in New York on May 24, 2023. Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Museum Of The City Of New York

New York Mayor Eric Adams signed a bill on Friday prohibiting weight-based discrimination in the city.

“No one should ever be discriminated against based on their height and weight,” Adams said during a signing ceremony for Intro. 209-A. “We all deserve the same access to employment, housing, and public accommodations, regardless of our appearance. It shouldn’t matter how tall you are or how much you weigh when you’re looking for a job, are out on the town, or trying to rent an apartment.”