New Yorkers to vote on constitutional amendment banning discrimination over pregnancy outcomes and gender identity

New York voters will decide on an amendment to the state constitution that aims to prevent discrimination based on gender identity and pregnancy outcomes. This proposal, known as Proposition 1, is set for a final vote on Tuesday. The amendment would expand existing protections against discrimination, which currently cover race, creed, and religion. Supporters argue it could strengthen abortion rights, while opponents raise concerns about unintended consequences, such as impacts on transgender athletes and parental rights. The New York City Bar Association supports the amendment's potential to protect abortion access, but the lack of explicit language on abortion has led to confusion. The state Board of Elections opted to present the amendment's language verbatim on ballots, avoiding interpretations that could clarify its implications.