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New York Lawmakers Pass Groundbreaking Bill to Protect Models

The Fashion Workers Act, which aims to curb exploitation in the industry, must now go to Governor Kathy Hochul to be signed into law.
Models and other advocates campaign for the Fashion Workers Act.
Models and other advocates campaign for the Fashion Workers Act. (Model Alliance via Instagram)

New York’s State Assembly approved a groundbreaking bill that aims to provide fashion models with greater rights and protect them from exploitation.

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