Cal. Civ. Code § 294-A

Statewide campaign for the acceptance, inclusion, tolerance and understanding of diversity

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Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 294-A
  § 294-a. Statewide campaign for the acceptance, inclusion, tolerance
and understanding of diversity. 1. The division shall develop and
implement a statewide campaign to increase awareness and promote the
acceptance, inclusion, tolerance and understanding of the diversity of
people of this state, including, but not limited to diversity based on
religion, race, color, creed, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age,
disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. In the
development and implementation of such campaign, the division shall
adopt as its purpose, the combatting of bias, hatred and discrimination
in all their forms and the prevention of discrimination based on
religion, race, color, creed, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age,
disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
  2. In order to effectuate the purpose of the campaign the division
shall:
  a. coordinate and cooperate with public and private organizations,
including, but not limited to, local governments, community groups,
school districts, churches, charitable organizations, foundations and
other relevant groups;
  b. develop educational materials to be published on the website of the
division, social media campaigns or other means determined to be the
most effective at reaching the public in a cost effective manner;
  c. make information regarding such campaign available on the website
of the division; and
  d. utilize other resources the division deems appropriate and any
other resources, private or public, identified by the division.
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Plain English

New York Executive Law § 294-A directs the New York State Division of Human Rights to create and run a statewide public-awareness campaign aimed at fostering acceptance, inclusion, tolerance, and understanding of diversity across characteristics such as religion, race, sex, age, disability, and gender identity or expression. The campaign's stated purpose is to combat bias, hatred, and discrimination in all forms. To carry out this mandate, the Division is authorized to partner with local governments, community groups, schools, and charitable organizations, and to distribute educational materials through its website, social media, and other cost-effective channels.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in New York should be aware that N.Y. Exec. Law § 294-A establishes an active state infrastructure dedicated to raising public awareness about anti-discrimination principles. Compliant operators generally stay informed about educational resources and guidance published on the Division of Human Rights' website, which the Division is required to maintain under this provision. Familiarity with the Division's outreach materials can help property managers reinforce fair-housing practices and stay current with the state's evolving anti-discrimination messaging.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under N.Y. Exec. Law § 294-A, the New York State Division of Human Rights is charged with running a statewide campaign to promote inclusion and combat discrimination based on characteristics including race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression. Tenants can access educational materials and information about their rights directly through the Division's website, which the agency is required to keep updated as part of this campaign. Those who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may find the Division's publicly available resources a useful starting point, and tenant-rights organizations can help identify additional options for raising concerns or filing a complaint.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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