Discrimination because of sex or marital status

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New York Code › Act ISC › Article 26 › Section 2607

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§ 2607. Discrimination because of sex or marital status. (a) No\nindividual or entity shall refuse to issue any policy of insurance, or\ncancel or decline to renew the policy because of the sex or marital\nstatus of the applicant or policyholder or engage in sexual\nstereotyping.\n (b) For the purposes of this section, "sex" shall include sexual\norientation, gender identity or expression, and transgender status.\n

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