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<div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><br><div> <br><br><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</strong><br>October 21, 2015<br><br><strong>Contact:</strong> <br>Rona Taylor, rtaylor.bfa@gmail.com<br><br><div style="text-align: center;" align="center"><br><div style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span> <img height="277" vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.1019" hspace="5" width="277" src="http://files.ctctcdn.com/4339298e001/0534a042-9de8-4532-8617-6ed537551071.jpg"> </span></div><div style="font-size: 20pt;"><strong><br>Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte: New laws bring women closer to full equality </strong></div><div style="font-size: 20pt;"><strong>in New York State</strong></div><div><span> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;" align="left"><strong>Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte</strong><span><strong> (D-Brooklyn)</strong> announced that a number of important women's equality bills were signed into law today, marking significant progress in the Assembly's longstanding efforts to strengthen women's rights.</span>To better understand the impact of today's legislation click <a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FQWC0cAXmTPncAflzUKsNtgbBCHQDVeXQbMWGtbTnntjyHtrKNOd3wEcc6XmaNpOh_jJ5QqccEmZakXeF1sPV0GKWr95vJRWPC0a-Efs7KMWtzK9UhCYvoXXhl5sdN5s4y1loFn-kD_svL2Dqkfe_TS4g32LFky3po7x9lhaj74vTmUog3M6L1_Wf_lYW_2JAyvPHehCI9Y=&c=-rfN4BvDQHpxQxWRrtMUB4nphfgZ5IgZCok3PtIXweqkEuYf3lsBWw==&ch=OydYRixSEW_2GEMR7Kny-2CnJb78I9pihnLnKm99Gs0V2mPS0OT8pA==" linktype="1" alt="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpRKZDgJizg" target="_blank">here</a>.<br></div><div style="text-align: left;" align="left"> </div><div style="text-align: left;" align="left"><span><span>"Today marks a momentous day in the state of New York as we lift up the American value of equality," said <strong>Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte</strong>. "As we continue to push forward for a full women's equality agenda, let's recognize the advances made in today's legislation on women's rights. Today's legislation addresses a wide range of issues including human trafficking, help for those experiencing domestic violence and campus sexual assault. Lastly, it is true that all humans are created equal, and women should be receiving <span>equal pay for equal work. We got one step closer today by making it easier for women to know if they are being paid fairly.</span><span>"</span></span><br><br> <img vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.1238" hspace="5" width="611" src="http://files.ctctcdn.com/4339298e001/6dc768fa-dba6-41a7-9a12-2f9f814683f5.jpg"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;" align="left"><span>Several of the new laws address women's rights in the workplace, including ensuring equal pay for equal work. Employees are also now protected from retaliation for sharing wage information, making it easier for women to find out whether they are being paid fairly (<a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FQWC0cAXmTPncAflzUKsNtgbBCHQDVeXQbMWGtbTnntjyHtrKNOd3wEcc6XmaNpOtjATybo1yv0Ma8vGIxX2zFUVQSbi5qDlc8TvuGYr87mldl-_ysNpHZRAvcgAAlQamsc0GMXiYXXQ497N1rQQWqFKh49Bb8KZIgTw3Y2If54m7lvI-61rOrIwMt1VfWyf3-WR7OXXZ_d73jbN89XeyJTmqxoekFxG8euHqCsGVxk3f6umj9NMhYHDSCT59cO1varvDhai-WrGzs40ujCQPykSHjHBYAnOExGP7fdn9YjZKuOMyMiLoBtOiuPy9ZdO0lmQ-PNLWtu4F6PlVBOj_G8F0-s6DH5vfgyKKdV46wU=&c=-rfN4BvDQHpxQxWRrtMUB4nphfgZ5IgZCok3PtIXweqkEuYf3lsBWw==&ch=OydYRixSEW_2GEMR7Kny-2CnJb78I9pihnLnKm99Gs0V2mPS0OT8pA==" linktype="1" alt="http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A06075&term=2015&utm_source=Women%27s+Equality+Laws&utm_campaign=Rodneyse+Bichotte&utm_medium=email" target="_blank">A.6075</a>). And when certain discrimination does occur, successful plaintiffs may now recoup attorney fees (<a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FQWC0cAXmTPncAflzUKsNtgbBCHQDVeXQbMWGtbTnntjyHtrKNOd3wEcc6XmaNpOP_EpfNzxr6Hm5Z5K1L2cGDaRIigCBtSvAKztWlg4YtQGkxW3VYyqhBR8E1WAeMrtxBv14o2XR9Xm7ry4VPoVFzB_XdT1N6Bb-NOL-FCB8KS9rSQHLiRns-xmabjSnTVa61aG3o_uCSztlrSCrGFNh0ens03BUYsS4CB-xPy3dP8gq0oW_QIJUoHyHMWPsE75kxmoe9WfBCyFw0uUuEkbS9pbGAozodBixNQVh6n6bOnXfKufukUunId3jtBzrAac1rFDPQ_ydPoL0AIsZh3-RrvRWLp641o85Avhy5ReCHut86lrmteAJkbocLEbL6Xidz7x0aSafZZHUKggi0BOWLfiBIL_nmW8&c=-rfN4BvDQHpxQxWRrtMUB4nphfgZ5IgZCok3PtIXweqkEuYf3lsBWw==&ch=OydYRixSEW_2GEMR7Kny-2CnJb78I9pihnLnKm99Gs0V2mPS0OT8pA==" linktype="1" alt="http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=%0D%0At&bn=A07189&term=2015&Summary=Y&utm_source=Women%27s+Equality+Laws&utm_campaign=Rodneyse+Bichotte&utm_medium=email" target="_blank">A.7189</a>).</span></div><div style="text-align: left;" align="left"><span> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;" align="left"><span>Further, all employees are now protected against sexual harassment, even those at very small companies that were once exempt (<a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FQWC0cAXmTPncAflzUKsNtgbBCHQDVeXQbMWGtbTnntjyHtrKNOd3wEcc6XmaNpOQKh1CA9_gW39aEbj9-k4ULN27Qnc6hMSV4gKvmA1XwVDDAruWIlU6vI2yejGdorPBZdHjdcgV1dOeYSwc4oV_A_fEQOqlONIGCvKByBcDLW-ELo6TALz58m14Nn-wK_MSY1YlmtBQXXEQ-GdJrkTG2EltVEIUg3Lpq3wlAJVO6L1MdxvoBTMW7Oe6mmkBmau2HKXC9dHUnIp9qeSrGzOiMabBK43527mKcs5AaQCQOZTkVbOzffznVnh4fSCT_ZHy4409neqWVRX6V4bfRA2dHezXGUsZ4rjNm-ROjgmb6jQyjFNMXMNQR-qCwwZ6oBa4j5IlsNzLvyL-eViWj5gtos9MgTd-QAN&c=-rfN4BvDQHpxQxWRrtMUB4nphfgZ5IgZCok3PtIXweqkEuYf3lsBWw==&ch=OydYRixSEW_2GEMR7Kny-2CnJb78I9pihnLnKm99Gs0V2mPS0OT8pA==" linktype="1" alt="http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=%0D%0A&bn=A05360&term=2015&Summary=Y&utm_source=Women%27s+Equality+Laws&utm_campaign=Rodneyse+Bichotte&utm_medium=email" target="_blank">A.5360</a>). Employers must also provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees who may need adjustments in their work schedules or job duties due to their pregnancy (<a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FQWC0cAXmTPncAflzUKsNtgbBCHQDVeXQbMWGtbTnntjyHtrKNOd3wEcc6XmaNpOvvfbspBztq_9TYeR0M3k0ABrkCl2BMq6pIquF4-KQtuMG8w5PLXuNNix-IuTxoSMCjX6t0ZWrVXYrccWSluDnCtTimvcv3dEfKxCliDYzmOciMxahVHX8LjZUcB2lKrsnT-MSAV22PwhCi4Kv1_aUqnfGBPdj_fKzIcz9B8rfso3dJrCy6defVk8ppY_aMrv-17gDgM-F7lD4glRmf5lW2UZLuLv8OMypOlz8958kLjHkF_tZclBTDfYEAl79Mg7deMtX-zl22OejW4XucO2kebZJ2oimShL2SNKATbZj3SG6Ytkwu707BPU_uRU3CKWXESKTlwJVZGaWpwmyeVqG_-tsOvJx5DS&c=-rfN4BvDQHpxQxWRrtMUB4nphfgZ5IgZCok3PtIXweqkEuYf3lsBWw==&ch=OydYRixSEW_2GEMR7Kny-2CnJb78I9pihnLnKm99Gs0V2mPS0OT8pA==" linktype="1" alt="http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=%0D%0A&bn=A4272&term=2015&Summary=Y&utm_source=Women%27s+Equality+Laws&utm_campaign=Rodneyse+Bichotte&utm_medium=email" target="_blank">A.4272</a>). In addition, employers can no longer discriminate based on an employee's family status (<a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FQWC0cAXmTPncAflzUKsNtgbBCHQDVeXQbMWGtbTnntjyHtrKNOd3wEcc6XmaNpOLrXjnTtrZGDyoIxtUPrhmhZp4J0ZJI2MBtJAX6J8gEuRnJ-BVFYGOhNZuVhP35MBxUNoNZyinxIgI8g7EM7MvbHWNfahzMFFLEgVCXVF5a683PrDg85GsYy1mIlyXWXH-0PkLtbNyOQqdd9caF-smU8dCBL2ZaFUsDf8-4yg7q04arvUt1cSxwOixcwQM4SYsqf6-SQ4lSIdCCgEwOPS-Cpi_-RPAFslUV5xQZ_9-sOnMLNptLULvWkvhgaBHQCFOyXAqaKvrh59p1YgrNVxKBysBf05f-nVR4usuRzKJtvJpWH4hEW-CpDwDYQB6YuZaFPb3vg19JdV_gYqfi3VzU3tQ3gFvnUp&c=-rfN4BvDQHpxQxWRrtMUB4nphfgZ5IgZCok3PtIXweqkEuYf3lsBWw==&ch=OydYRixSEW_2GEMR7Kny-2CnJb78I9pihnLnKm99Gs0V2mPS0OT8pA==" linktype="1" alt="http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=%0D%0A&bn=A07317&term=2015&Summary=Y&utm_source=Women%27s+Equality+Laws&utm_campaign=Rodneyse+Bichotte&utm_medium=email" target="_blank">A.7317</a>).</span></div><div style="text-align: left;" align="left"><span> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;" align="left"><span>Unfortunately, women are disproportionately affected by domestic violence and acutely harmed by human trafficking. It is crucial to address these disturbing crimes as we work toward equality, <strong>Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte</strong> noted. A new law will now protect individuals from being discriminated against or evicted from their homes based on their status as victims of domestic violence and allow survivors of domestic violence to electronically request temporary orders of protection without needing to appear in court and face their abusers (<a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FQWC0cAXmTPncAflzUKsNtgbBCHQDVeXQbMWGtbTnntjyHtrKNOd3wEcc6XmaNpOoOnbthEVd75OXTEMoYnGjVvZyOxv7YhwQzfyVIhaxN-g5hG6wwYLoIkXCCWzqEopHYJEB0n2EVxrvfapYqFOoxjTVXcAOLMWJ-Z6jKt9Qu0m9CwOCUf8osZ-HEkQEsgJyi0vcl_poFE1OkICMwcdVFmWfJeJOeLD61tDm55uiIlD86mXFPHUEIS97dgLGYhI5iLNkx-y0X3e4J7Jjk06KLERn8Tzve6nrC5iilcLuPpRfuNSTyUhnQDMo6NmoWeqOnh1RM-QUgsdTcEsY-TKyhg5RqhuLKJoNh0GftgYySycwjBamZJzVPumQUu45QcA7IH5EPGlajKmfJh-CExLOKGBm9U2QlUe&c=-rfN4BvDQHpxQxWRrtMUB4nphfgZ5IgZCok3PtIXweqkEuYf3lsBWw==&ch=OydYRixSEW_2GEMR7Kny-2CnJb78I9pihnLnKm99Gs0V2mPS0OT8pA==" linktype="1" alt="http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=%0D%0A&bn=A06354&term=2015&Summary=Y&utm_source=Women%27s+Equality+Laws&utm_campaign=Rodneyse+Bichotte&utm_medium=email" target="_blank">A.6354-B</a>; <a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FQWC0cAXmTPncAflzUKsNtgbBCHQDVeXQbMWGtbTnntjyHtrKNOd3wEcc6XmaNpOzd_-Rnuu2PpSHiSoM4y4yYAMzJ6xFI24hwMCAepGGpAueXWVNwiZTGXWjJeLbcIVqexVeBGQhgpDKhTCet9w6umivi9Cr9l8lm0dxOE6O8kfBh8R8RfLF8JziOLXdetJDjKF-uUZgzK5qhIA9pHEbcgKWMhRF5fXcsCkpZRi5JRj282Prm4Nl3zZJnlBlrxgTDqGQNZlTBDcI2hGzG9r0PaBTeaPz3oEyd9VjDfWpEpQuPx3TvbpxvVFvvuTPEyLGrJZZf2Hdocl9U66Wd1BNHmGSH41vT5CN4SE2YJOXvqJQlpAAbEhbAKtVHiFsWHrxl6iAchVMwmXgxRlk_oQT6jBVAsUHSQp&c=-rfN4BvDQHpxQxWRrtMUB4nphfgZ5IgZCok3PtIXweqkEuYf3lsBWw==&ch=OydYRixSEW_2GEMR7Kny-2CnJb78I9pihnLnKm99Gs0V2mPS0OT8pA==" linktype="1" alt="http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=%0D%0A&bn=A06262&term=2015&Summary=Y&utm_source=Women%27s+Equality+Laws&utm_campaign=Rodneyse+Bichotte&utm_medium=email" target="_blank">A.6262</a>). The laws also bolster the state's existing human trafficking measures, increasing penalties for perpetrators, providing training for law enforcement and empowering victims to sue for damages (<a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FQWC0cAXmTPncAflzUKsNtgbBCHQDVeXQbMWGtbTnntjyHtrKNOd3wEcc6XmaNpOM-ADPcROmbX93MNSIustTK0dTToyj-1_C0Um9ty5r247U9NYxUChfDutwSlAraORlx1uaFtuRmyXwZloiSd1XuHrFFkLPY0oPt6GhtXtHTu3sWiYp1cjFJpiNrll4hMtbaO6me50d5gOJf2OJ3zz71xQQZPhtvZrsS7qpKQhYtIVbS_whMNTz8w6XJbS9JeNwObtFTjDdddseCWJ7cHj4Cb7TDCRHquCIKFcsEUAXrGrZpMEYvLN4PHSV67tK1dcsEjKrwh_fQeiy05H-JTTUZZhmEuLcB6u2eNAPnHWuaMkoFv2P8ik4wh4ClHv34K2X0Zkvfwocmynnx2ifR4DGgqEkvoga_gg&c=-rfN4BvDQHpxQxWRrtMUB4nphfgZ5IgZCok3PtIXweqkEuYf3lsBWw==&ch=OydYRixSEW_2GEMR7Kny-2CnJb78I9pihnLnKm99Gs0V2mPS0OT8pA==" linktype="1" alt="http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=%0D%0A&bn=A506&term=2015&Summary=Y&utm_source=Women%27s+Equality+Laws&utm_campaign=Rodneyse+Bichotte&utm_medium=email" target="_blank">A.506</a>).</span></div><div style="text-align: left;" align="left"><span> <br> <img vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.1240" hspace="5" width="611" src="http://files.ctctcdn.com/4339298e001/98ec5782-1d5e-4843-949e-ce01dacef7cc.jpg"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;" align="left"><span><strong>Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte</strong> noted that while women's rights are being furthered under these laws, there is still more work to do, including enacting legislation that would codify Roe v. Wade into law and protect a woman's constitutional right to choose (<a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FQWC0cAXmTPncAflzUKsNtgbBCHQDVeXQbMWGtbTnntjyHtrKNOd3wEcc6XmaNpOLluRZ8qSkoAq90TAfUSD4LVICdmFXO78PXcn6U5h1bL0GLhSDUAkg_eoj3bXM1-0SC4roSzfl8GbgVqfW_O1s2tuvfpXzUVh_c3uiZwPisAgBGW35XOfsPx62o92W5jKO8vtBcmcOEgGdzRnU7HNdYiR7t6Mipk-7AEshJDI1TStcP3akHb1rox2jODDRX_J6WYbKSpUQ70q-UkXnwdksXL24pbCR4Zz6xVdNWR4Y7A-YfxbaTCXVmp16glgfhha4vwOKg_swXn_xlhJxk0ak3fQw4tXncJbhPDylfjlbyAWaiTaEvk--3SS-eo1it2uuQPPVQ55ItKmkA0yfPrw0ZuYeI1_VG3T&c=-rfN4BvDQHpxQxWRrtMUB4nphfgZ5IgZCok3PtIXweqkEuYf3lsBWw==&ch=OydYRixSEW_2GEMR7Kny-2CnJb78I9pihnLnKm99Gs0V2mPS0OT8pA==" linktype="1" alt="http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=%0D%0A&bn=A06221&term=2015&Summary=Y&utm_source=Women%27s+Equality+Laws&utm_campaign=Rodneyse+Bichotte&utm_medium=email" target="_blank">A.6221</a>). </span></div><div style="text-align: left;" align="left"><span> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;" align="left"><span>"Whether at home or at work, women have historically faced unfair barriers to success, economic security and even safety," said <strong>Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte</strong>. "These new laws represent progress in making full women's equality a reality. The fight continues on."</span></div><div style="text-align: left;" align="left"><span><br> <img vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.1239" hspace="5" width="611" src="http://files.ctctcdn.com/4339298e001/f9710912-69a4-4620-8e12-cd150c48c749.jpg"> </span></div></div></div></div>
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<div>As the current Assemblymember and District Leader, Rodneyse Bichotte has been outspoken advocate on issues concerning immigration, unemployment, education reform, health care access, senior citizen centers, affordable housing, women's and LGBTQ rights, as well as other issues affecting the quality of life in the community.</div>
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