Daniel J. O'Donnell
Daniel J. O'Donnell (born November 17, 1960) is an American politician from the state of New York. A Democrat, he is a member of the New York State Assembly. O'Donnell represents the 69th district in Manhattan, made up of the neighborhoods of Manhattan Valley, Morningside Heights, and portions of the Upper West Side and West Harlem.
Daniel O'Donnell | |
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O'Donnell in 2017 | |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 69th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Edward C. Sullivan |
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| Born | November 17, 1960 Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
John Banta (m. 2012) |
| Relatives | Rosie O'Donnell (sister) |
| Education | George Washington University (BA) City University of New York, Queens (JD) |
| Signature | |
| Website | Official website |
O'Donnell was the legislative sponsor of the Marriage Equality Act during its successful passage and signature into law on June 24, 2011. In 2010, he ushered in the passage of the anti-bullying Dignity for All Students Act. More recently, he led the charge to repeal 50-A and the gay panic defense and authored legislation making all public, single-occupancy bathrooms gender-neutral.
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