Fair Housing
The New York State Human Rights Law (Executive Law Article 15) prohibits discrimination in housing based on which protected class NOT covered by the federal Fair Housing Act?
ARace and national origin
BSexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and marital status✓ Correct
CReligion and sex
DDisability and familial status
Explanation
New York's Human Rights Law provides broader protections than the federal Fair Housing Act. NY adds sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age (in some contexts), and other categories. Race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status are covered by both federal and state law.
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