Fed-Up Models Get Lawmakers to Crack Down on Exploitation

For years, models have complained about rampant sexual and financial exploitation in their industry, from hidden agency fees and overpriced “model apartments” to unchecked sexual harassment on shoots and castings.

Now, the first legislation in the country to meaningfully regulate modeling agencies has passed in New York, ending a bitter two-year fight between models’ rights activists and the companies that represent them.

The Fashion Workers Act—which was endorsed by supermodels Karen Elson, Carré Otis, and Beverly Johnson—passed the New York Senate Thursday night and unanimously passed the Assembly on Friday. It now goes to Gov. Kathy Hochul for her signature.

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