Ensures diversity and inclusion at certain state entities and combats harassment and discrimination in the workplace

Summary

The bill adds Article XI‑C to the civil service law, establishing a Committee for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity, an Office of Diversity Management, and a State Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Council. It requires every state entity to develop a written diversity plan, appoint a diversity officer, and submit annual reports, while shifting all protected‑class discrimination investigations to the Office of Employee Relations. The goal is to improve representation of minorities, women, LGBTQ+ people, disabled persons and veterans in state employment.

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