Governor Nelson A. Rocksfeller told the State Legislature today that he was preparing and would soon submit specific legislation extending the State’s anti-discrimination laws in the field of housing.
In his annual message to the Legislature, the governor declared that “New York State can Justly be proud of its pioneer efforts to root out the evils of discrimination.” He said, however, that there were “still areas in which discriminatory practices deny the full achievement of our goal of equal, full and fair opportunity for all.
“Experience with the enforcement of anti-discrimination legislation dealing with housing accommodations clearly indicates the feasibility of an extension in our state law at this time,” he pointed out. “I am preparing and will recommend specific legislation in this field.”
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