The New York City Mayor signed into law a ban on discrimination based on a person's weight on Friday.
The legislation adds weight to the list of characteristics protected from discrimination, joining race, gender, age, religion, and sexual orientation. The law will apply to employment, housing, and access to public accommodations.
Eric Adams said: "We should never treat people differently because of their weight," The measure had received approval from the City Council earlier this month, The New York Times reports.
