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New York legislation to repeal bathhouse ban

Overview

New York state lawmakers have introduced legislation to repeal a 40-year-old ban on adult-use gay bathhouses and saunas. The restrictions, enacted in 1985 during the AIDS epidemic, are being challenged through the proposed Public Health Modernization Act.

State Senator Erik Bottcher and Assemblymember Tony Simone argue that the emergency measures from the 1980s are outdated due to modern medical advancements, such as PrEP and antiretroviral therapy. They contend that “emergency measures from another era should not become permanent public policy” and seek to move these venues “out of the shadows” through a formal licensing and oversight system managed by the New York State Department of Health.

While supporters believe legalization would revive historic queer institutions and provide regulated spaces, opponents like Councilwoman Vickie Paladino argue the facilities are outdated and could pose health risks.

Entities

Erik Bottcher · Tony Simone · New York State · New York State Department of Health · New York

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    New York lawmakers seek to repeal 40-year-old bathhouse restrictions

    New York lawmakers have introduced legislation to repeal 1985 AIDS-era restrictions on adult saunas and bathhouses, proposing a modern licensing system based on current public health science.

  2. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    New York lawmakers propose repeal of gay bathhouse ban

    NY lawmakers Tony Simone and Erik Bottcher introduced a bill to repeal the 40‑year ban on gay bathhouses, citing modern health practices, while opponents warn of risks.

Sources

americanwirenews.com · berkalaarkeologi.kemdikbud.go.id · fugues.com · gaysonoma.com · out.com · thepinknews.com