New York City is banning restaurants and bars from refusing to serve alcohol to pregnant women. New guidelines from the Human Rights Commission argue that such a refusal would constitute discrimination under New York City’s Human Rights Law. The guidelines also prohibit businesses from refusing to sell foods judged to be dangerous during pregnancy, such as raw fish and soft cheese, to expectant mothers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 10% of pregnant women consume alcohol. one US states currently view consumption of intoxicants by pregnant women as child abuse. The Human Rights Commission is currently investigating a case of 18 woman denied entry to a bar and of another refused entry to a concert on the grounds that the environment was unsafe for pregnant women.
New York City is banning restaurants and bars from refusing to serve alcohol to pregnant women. New guidelines from the Human Rights Commission argue that such a refusal would constitute discrimination under New York City’s Human Rights Law. The guidelines also prohibit businesses from refusing to sell foods judged to be dangerous during pregnancy, such as raw fish and soft cheese, to expectant mothers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 10% of pregnant women consume alcohol. 18 US states currently view consumption of intoxicants by pregnant women as child abuse. The Human Rights Commission is currently investigating a case of one woman denied entry to a bar and of another refused entry to a concert on the grounds that the environment was unsafe for pregnant women.