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BILL NUMBER:A10277
Title of bill
An act to amend the state finance law, in relation to prohibiting the state comptroller from doing business with companies that design, manufacture or sell provocative children's clothing
Purpose or general idea of bill
To cease investments by New York State in companies that design, manufacture or sell Provocative children's clothing. New York State must send a message to the fashion industry that it does not support these types of clothing or the negative effects they have on our youth.
Summary of specific provisions
The state finance law is amended by adding a new section 98-d, which would prohibit investments of funds in provocative children's clothing companies. "Provocative children's clothing" shall be defined as clothes marketed to children that promote or highlight sexualization and objectification, including, but not limited to clothing that emphasizes sexual eroticism or suggestive sayings.
Justification
The negative impact of provocative children's clothing goes beyond the superficial and effects young children's perceptions of themselves and adult's perceptions of young children. Young girls are particularly prone to these negative effects. A study released by the American Psychological Association stated "Given that girls may be developing their identity in part through the clothing they choose, it is of concern when girls at increasingly younger ages are invited to try on and wear teen clothes designed to highlight female sexuality."
The studies also showed that children often experience body dissatisfac- tion, depression, and lower self esteem when they are sexualized at a young age. Furthermore, "...viewing sexualized portrayals of girls may lead to a greater acceptance of child sexual abuse, and viewing younger and younger girls as acceptable sexual partners." New York must not support companies that promote and sell this type of clothing.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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