Two bills that sought to add caste as a protected category under New York's anti-discrimination laws failed to advance this legislative session. The bills, New York Senate Bill S.6531 and Assembly Bill A.6920, were first introduced in 2025, triggering a major debate on how these bills would single out and stereotype Hindus, Indians, or South Asian-origin people living in New York State.

Win for Equality As New York State Caste Bills Targeting American Hindus Fail To Advance

Two bills that sought to add caste as a protected category under New York's anti-discrimination laws failed to advance this legislative session. The bills, New York Senate Bill…